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