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