The Lemon Drop Kid (1951) — Perfery

(1951)Directed by Sidney Lanfield91 minComedy, Crime

“Damon Runyan's zaniest Broadway characters come alive with fun...especially the Lemon Drop Kid (Bob, natch!)”

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.

Bob Hopeas Sidney Melbourne (The Lemon Drop Kid)

Marilyn Maxwellas 'Brainey' Baxter

Lloyd Nolanas Oxford Charley

Jane Darwellas 'Nellie Thursday' Regan

Andrea Kingas Stella

Fred Clarkas Moose Moran

Jay C. Flippenas Straight Flush Tony

William Frawleyas Gloomy Willie

Harry Bellaveras Sam the Surgeon

Sid Meltonas Little Louie

Ben Weldenas Singing Solly

Ida Mooreas Mrs. Feeney - The Bird Lady

Francis Pierlotas Henry Regan

CC Charles Cooleyas Goomba

Salvatore De Lorenzoas Street-corner Santa Claus

Harry Shannonas John (Policeman)

BS Bernard Szoldas Honest Harry

Tor Johnsonas Super Swedish Angel (Wrestler)

Tom Duganas No Thumbs Charlie

Stanley Andrewsas Judge Wilkinson (uncredited)

Billie Birdas Racetrack Bettor on Iron Bar (uncredited)

Oliver Blakeas Racetrack Bettor on Iron Bar (uncredited)

John Doucetteas Muscleman (uncredited)

Pat Flahertyas Police Captain Swain (uncredited)