The Kid from Brooklyn
The Kid from Brooklyn (1946) is a comedy, directed by Norman Z. McLeod. It stars Danny Kaye and Virginia Mayo. It is a story of struggle set in the world of sports. The 113-minute film holds an audience score of 6.3/10.
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What The Kid from Brooklyn Is About
Shy milkman Burleigh Sullivan accidentally knocks out a drunken champion boxer who has been making advances to his sister. The newspapers get hold of it, photographers catch the same thing happening a second time, and the boxer’s crooked manager decides to put the milkman in the ring. Burleigh does not know that all his opponents have been asked to take a dive; believing himself a truly great fighter, he begins to swell with pride, and that spoils his relationship with the nightclub singer Polly. The reckoning comes when he faces the real boxer for the title. The film tells with comedy how easily fame is manufactured. Danny Kaye and Virginia Mayo appear in Norman Z. McLeod’s hundred and thirteen minute American film, completed in 1946.
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What is The Kid from Brooklyn about?
Shy milkman Burleigh Sullivan accidentally knocks out a drunken champion boxer who has been making advances to his sister. The newspapers get hold of it, photographers catch the same thing happening a second time, and the boxer’s crooked manager decides to put the milkman in the ring.
Where can I watch The Kid from Brooklyn?
The Kid from Brooklyn is available to watch on digital platforms such as Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.
How long is The Kid from Brooklyn?
The Kid from Brooklyn runs for 113 minutes (1h 53m).
When did The Kid from Brooklyn come out?
The Kid from Brooklyn was released in 1946.
Who directed The Kid from Brooklyn?
The Kid from Brooklyn was directed by Norman Z. McLeod.
Who stars in The Kid from Brooklyn?
The Kid from Brooklyn stars Danny Kaye, Virginia Mayo, Vera-Ellen, Steve Cochran.
What is The Kid from Brooklyn's rating?
The Kid from Brooklyn holds 6.5/10 on IMDb and 6.3/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 66 out of 100.
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