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The Lemon Drop Kid

68.54% | April 2, 1951 | Comedy, Music, Romance

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.

Featured Crew

Edmund L. Hartmann
Screenplay
Frank Tashlin
Screenplay
Sidney Lanfield
Director

Cast

Bob Hope
Bob Hope
Sidney Melbourne (The Lemon Drop Kid)
Marilyn Maxwell
Marilyn Maxwell
'Brainey' Baxter
Lloyd Nolan
Lloyd Nolan
Oxford Charley
Jane Darwell
Jane Darwell
'Nellie Thursday' Regan
Andrea King
Andrea King
Stella

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