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