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