The Kid from Brooklyn
The Kid from Brooklyn (1946) is a comedy drama, 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 drunken Speed McFarlane, a champion boxer who was flirting with Burleigh's sister. The newspapers get hold of the story and photographers even catch Burleigh knock out Speed again. Speed's crooked manager decides to turn Burleigh into a fighter. Burleigh doesn't realize that all of his opponents have been asked to take a dive. Thinking he really is a great fighter, Burleigh develops a swelled head which puts a crimp in his relationship with pretty nightclub singer Polly Pringle. He may finally get his comeuppance when he challenges Speed for the title.
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What is The Kid from Brooklyn about?
Shy milkman Burleigh Sullivan accidentally knocks out drunken Speed McFarlane, a champion boxer who was flirting with Burleigh's sister. The newspapers get hold of the story and photographers even catch Burleigh knock out Speed again.
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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