Movie

The Kid from Brooklyn

★ 6.3/10 · 14 votes 1946 1h 53m Released

Comedy

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.

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