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