
The Kid from Brooklyn
The Kid from Brooklyn
Release: 1946-03-21·Runtime: 113m·★ 6.3
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
Betty Alexanderas Goldwyn Girl (uncredited)
Vera-Ellenas Susie Sullivan
Eve Ardenas Ann Westly
Lionel Standeras Spider Schultz
Charles Caneas Willard
Don Wilsonas Radio Announcer
Bess Flowersas Fight Spectator (uncredited)
Walter Abelas Gabby Sloan
Knox Manningas Radio Announcer
Kay Thompsonas Matron
George Chandleras Reporter (uncredited)
Danny Kayeas Burleigh Sullivan
Steve Cochranas Speed McFarlane
Fay Bainteras Mrs. E. Winthrop LeMoyne
Clarence Kolbas Mr. Austin
Victor Cutleras Photographer
Tom Kennedyas Referee #1 (uncredited)
William Benedictas Newsboy (uncredited)
Virginia Mayoas Polly Pringle
Jerome Cowanas Fight Announcer
Johnny Downsas Master of CeremoniesCrew
" />Grover JonesScreenplay
" />Sammy CahnLyricist, Original Music Composer
" />Jule StyneOriginal Music Composer, Lyricist
" />Melville ShavelsonAdaptation
" />Samuel GoldwynProducer
" />Daniel MandellEditor
" />Norman Z. McLeodDirector
" />Sylvia FineOriginal Music Composer, Lyricist
" />Frank ButlerScreenplay
" />Jean LouisCostume Design