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