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The Lemon Drop Kid (1951)

When the Lemon Drop Kid accidentally cheats gangster Moose Moran out of his track winnings, the Kid promises to repay Moose the money by Christmas. Creating a fake charity for "Apple Annie" Nellie Thursday, the Kid tricks his gang into donning Santa suits and "collecting dough for old dolls" like Nellie who have nowhere to live.

  • Comedy
  • Crime
  • Music

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Bob HopeBob HopeSidney Melbourne (The Lemon Drop Kid)
  • Photo of Marilyn MaxwellMarilyn Maxwell'Brainey' Baxter
  • Photo of Lloyd NolanLloyd NolanOxford Charley
  • Photo of Jane DarwellJane Darwell'Nellie Thursday' Regan
  • Photo of Andrea KingAndrea KingStella
  • Photo of Fred ClarkFred ClarkMoose Moran
  • Photo of Jay C. FlippenJay C. FlippenStraight Flush Tony
  • Photo of William FrawleyWilliam FrawleyGloomy Willie
  • Photo of Harry BellaverHarry BellaverSam the Surgeon
  • Photo of Sid MeltonSid MeltonLittle Louie

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