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