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