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