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