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