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