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The Lemon Drop Kid (1951)
Director: Sidney Lanfield
Cast: Bob Hope, Marilyn Maxwell, Lloyd Nolan, Jane Darwell
Runtime91 min
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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.
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The Lemon Drop Kid (1951), directed by Sidney Lanfield, is a comedic crime film that has received generally positive reviews from critics. While it did not receive any major award recognition, the film has found a loyal following over the years, with an IMDb rating of 7.2/10 and a Rotten Tomatoes audience score of 79%, indicating that audiences have responded well to its humorous take on a classic crime story.
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The Lemon Drop Kid from 1951, directed by Sidney Lanfield, is a delightful comedy-crime hybrid that showcases Bob Hope's comedic talents at their peak. With a clever plot that blends holiday cheer and gangster antics, the film offers an entertaining and heartwarming twist on the classic Christmas story.
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The Lemon Drop Kid is a 1951 American comedy film starring Bob Hope and Marilyn Maxwell that is based on the short story of the same name written by Damon Runyon. Although Sidney Lanfield is credited as the director, Frank Tashlin is believed to have finished the film. The story had previously been adapted as a 1934 film of the same title.
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