The Lemon Drop Kid (1951)
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.
Where to watch The Lemon Drop Kid
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Darkroom | Amazon Video | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| Australia | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| Ireland | — | Apple TV | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists The Lemon Drop Kid in 1 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is The Lemon Drop Kid about?
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 is a Comedy, Crime movie, released on 1951-04-02, runtime 91 minutes.
Is The Lemon Drop Kid worth watching?
TMDB users rate The Lemon Drop Kid 6.5 out of 10 from 34 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch The Lemon Drop Kid?
In the United States, The Lemon Drop Kid is free to watch on Darkroom and can be rented from Amazon Video. The table on this page lists 3 more countries. Movie World also lists online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Sidney Lanfield
Cast
- Bob Hope as Sidney Melbourne (The Lemon Drop Kid)
- Marilyn Maxwell as 'Brainey' Baxter
- Lloyd Nolan as Oxford Charley
- Jane Darwell as 'Nellie Thursday' Regan
- Andrea King as Stella
- Fred Clark as Moose Moran
- Jay C. Flippen as Straight Flush Tony
- William Frawley as Gloomy Willie
- Harry Bellaver as Sam the Surgeon
- Sid Melton as Little Louie
- Ben Welden as Singing Solly
- Ida Moore as Mrs. Feeney - The Bird Lady
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Sources
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