The Lemon Drop Kid (1951)
Movie Summary
Sidney Melbourne (aka The Lemon Drop Kid) is a con man who offers a friendly sure thing horse tip to the girlfriend of mobster Moose Moran. But when his sure thing loses, Sidney is given until Christmas to pay back the money. To raise the money he owes, Sidney enlists some old pals to hit the street corners of New York dressed as Santa Claus accepting donations for a bogus elderly ladies home.
The song “Silver Bells,” sung by Hope and Maxwell, was introduced in this film.
The Lemon Drop Kid was originally released in theaters April 2, 1951.
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Is The Lemon Drop Kid available to buy on DVD?
Yes
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When will The Lemon Drop Kid air on TV in 2024?
Not airing this week
This movie normally airs throughout the holiday season on Turner Classic Movies (TCM). For a complete schedule of dates and times, view the TCM Christmas Classics schedule.
Year Released
1951
Cast Includes
Bob Hope (Sidney Milburn), Marilyn Maxwell (‘Brainey Baxter), Lloyd Nolan (Oxford Charlie), Jane Darwell (Nellie Thursday), Andrea King (Stella), Fred Clark (Moose Moran), Jay C. Flippen (Tony), William Frawley (Gloomy Willie), Harry Bellaver (Sam), Sid Melton (Little Louie)
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