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