The Lemon Drop Kid

The Lemon Drop Kid
6.6

The Lemon Drop Kid

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Directed by: Sidney Lanfield

Overview

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.

The Lemon Drop Kid

Review (1)

  • John Chard (Rated: 10)

    Simply lovely con artist caper delivering mirth for the yuletide season.

    The Lemon Drop Kid is directed by Sidney Lanfield (Frank Tashlin uncredited) and based on the short story of the same name written by Damon Runyon (Edmund Beloin adapting). It stars Bob Hope, Marilyn Maxwell, Lloyd Nolan, Ja...

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