
The Kid from Brooklyn
The Kid from Brooklyn
Release: 1946-03-21·Runtime: 113m·★ 6.2
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
Eve Ardenas Ann Westly
Fay Bainteras Mrs. E. Winthrop LeMoyne
Clarence Kolbas Mr. Austin
Victor Cutleras Photographer
Charles Caneas Willard
Tom Kennedyas Referee #1 (uncredited)
William Benedictas Newsboy (uncredited)
Danny Kayeas Burleigh Sullivan
Steve Cochranas Speed McFarlane
Walter Abelas Gabby Sloan
Kay Thompsonas Matron
Johnny Downsas Master of Ceremonies
George Chandleras Reporter (uncredited)
Betty Alexanderas Goldwyn Girl (uncredited)
Knox Manningas Radio Announcer
Lionel Standeras Spider Schultz
Jerome Cowanas Fight Announcer
Don Wilsonas Radio Announcer
Bess Flowersas Fight Spectator (uncredited)
Virginia Mayoas Polly Pringle
Vera-Ellenas Susie SullivanCrew
" />Frank ButlerScreenplay
" />Grover JonesScreenplay
" />Samuel GoldwynProducer
" />Sammy CahnLyricist, Original Music Composer
" />Jule StyneOriginal Music Composer, Lyricist
" />Sylvia FineLyricist, Original Music Composer
" />Melville ShavelsonAdaptation
" />Daniel MandellEditor
" />Jean LouisCostume Design
" />Norman Z. McLeodDirector