The Lemon Drop Kid (1951)
When the Lemon Drop Kid accidentally cheats gangster Moose Moran out of his track winnings, the Kid promises to repay Moose the money by Christmas. Creating a fake charity for "Apple Annie" Nellie Thursday, the Kid tricks his gang into donning Santa suits and "collecting dough for old dolls" like Nellie who have nowhere to live.
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Cast
- Bob Hope — Sidney Melbourne (The Lemon Drop Kid)
- Marilyn Maxwell — 'Brainey' Baxter
- Lloyd Nolan — Oxford Charley
- Jane Darwell — 'Nellie Thursday' Regan
- Andrea King — Stella
- Fred Clark — Moose Moran
- Jay C. Flippen — Straight Flush Tony
- William Frawley — Gloomy Willie
- Harry Bellaver — Sam the Surgeon
- Sid Melton — Little Louie
- Ben Welden — Singing Solly
- Ida Moore — Mrs. Feeney - The Bird Lady
Where to watch The Lemon Drop Kid
Darkroom
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