
The Kid from Brooklyn
The Kid from Brooklyn
Release: 1946-03-21·Runtime: 113m·★ 6.2
Comedy
Shy milkman Burleigh Sullivan accidentally knocks out drunken Speed McFarlane, a champion boxer who was flirting with Burleigh's sister. The newspapers get hold of the story and photographers even catch Burleigh knock out Speed again. Speed's crooked manager decides to turn Burleigh into a fighter. Burleigh doesn't realize that all of his opponents have been asked to take a dive. Thinking he really is a great fighter, Burleigh develops a swelled head which puts a crimp in his relationship with pretty nightclub singer Polly Pringle. He may finally get his comeuppance when he challenges Speed for the title.
Production Countries
United States of America
Production Companies
Samuel Goldwyn Productions
Cast
Charles Caneas Willard
Don Wilsonas Radio Announcer
Danny Kayeas Burleigh Sullivan
Virginia Mayoas Polly Pringle
Eve Ardenas Ann Westly
Clarence Kolbas Mr. Austin
Victor Cutleras Photographer
Kay Thompsonas Matron
Lionel Standeras Spider Schultz
Jerome Cowanas Fight Announcer
Knox Manningas Radio Announcer
Johnny Downsas Master of Ceremonies
William Benedictas Newsboy (uncredited)
George Chandleras Reporter (uncredited)
Vera-Ellenas Susie Sullivan
Steve Cochranas Speed McFarlane
Walter Abelas Gabby Sloan
Tom Kennedyas Referee #1 (uncredited)
Fay Bainteras Mrs. E. Winthrop LeMoyne
Bess Flowersas Fight Spectator (uncredited)
Betty Alexanderas Goldwyn Girl (uncredited)Crew
" />Grover JonesScreenplay
" />Daniel MandellEditor
" />Sylvia FineLyricist, Original Music Composer
" />Norman Z. McLeodDirector
" />Frank ButlerScreenplay
" />Melville ShavelsonAdaptation
" />Samuel GoldwynProducer
" />Sammy CahnLyricist, Original Music Composer
" />Jule StyneOriginal Music Composer, Lyricist
" />Jean LouisCostume Design