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