The Lemon Drop Kid 1951

Name: The Lemon Drop Kid
Released: 1951-04-02
Cast: Bob Hope, Marilyn Maxwell, Lloyd Nolan, Jane Darwell, Andrea King

Synopsis:

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.

Directed by:	Sidney Lanfield
Written by:	Frank Tashlin & Edmund L. Hartmann & Robert O'Brien
Runtime:	91 minutes
Tagline:	Damon Runyan's zaniest Broadway characters come alive with fun...especially the Lemon Drop Kid (Bob, natch!)