Quick facts
- Released
- March 21, 1946
- Runtime
- 113 min
- Rating
- NR
- IMDb
- tt0038668
- Country
- United States
- Language
- English
Cast
Danny Kaye
Burleigh Sullivan
Virginia Mayo
Polly Pringle
Vera-Ellen
Susie Sullivan
Steve Cochran
Speed McFarlane
Eve Arden
Ann Westly
Walter Abel
Gabby Sloan
Lionel Stander
Spider Schultz
Fay Bainter
Mrs. E. Winthrop LeMoyne
Clarence Kolb
Mr. Austin
Victor Cutler
Photographer
Charles Cane
Willard
Jerome Cowan
Fight Announcer
Don Wilson
Radio Announcer
Knox Manning
Radio Announcer
Kay Thompson
Matron
Johnny Downs
Master of Ceremonies
Tom Kennedy
Referee #1 (uncredited)
William Benedict
Newsboy (uncredited)
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Frequently asked questions
- 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. 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.
- 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.
- When was The Kid from Brooklyn released?
- The Kid from Brooklyn is a 1946 comedy film.
- Where can I watch The Kid from Brooklyn?
- You can watch The Kid from Brooklyn with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.