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