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