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The Kid from Brooklyn
The Kid from Brooklyn

The Kid from Brooklyn

1946

6.2

Categories:

  • Comedy

Overview:

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.

Norman Z. McLeod

Director

Samuel Goldwyn

Producer

Cast:

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  • Danny Kaye

    Danny Kaye

    Burleigh Sullivan
  • Virginia Mayo

    Virginia Mayo

    Polly Pringle
  • Vera-Ellen

    Vera-Ellen

    Susie Sullivan
  • Steve Cochran

    Steve Cochran

    Speed McFarlane
  • Eve Arden

    Eve Arden

    Ann Westly
  • Walter Abel

    Walter Abel

    Gabby Sloan