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