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