The Lemon Drop Kid (1951): reparto, argumento y streaming

1951 · Película · ★ 6.9

The Lemon Drop Kid poster

Released in 1951, The Lemon Drop Kid is a comedia, romance and música film directed by Sidney Lanfield, running about 91 minutes. “Damon Runyan's zaniest Broadway characters come alive with fun...especially the Lemon Drop Kid (Bob, natch!)” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Esta comedia de Navidad de 1951, nos ofrece a Bob Hope como "El Chico de los caramelos de limón", un estafador de poca monta, apodado así por su afición a chupar ese tipo de golosina, que se mete en un buen lío cuando, sin pretenderlo, estafa en una apuesta hípica a un gánster especialista en juegos de azar. El chico tiene que inventar un plan para devolver el dinero antes de Navidad. Engañando a sus amigos, los hace disfrazarse de Papá Noel y los involucra en una recogida de dinero por toda la ciudad para una organización benéfica inventada por él.

Who’s in it. The Lemon Drop Kid stars Bob Hope as Sidney Melbourne (The Lemon Drop Kid), Marilyn Maxwell as 'Brainey' Baxter, Lloyd Nolan as Oxford Charley and Jane Darwell as 'Nellie Thursday' Regan, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, The Lemon Drop Kid has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In Estados Unidos you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Lemon Drop Kid page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Lemon Drop Kid tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parásitos, La vida es bella and El club de la lucha.

Preguntas frecuentes

Where can I watch The Lemon Drop Kid (1951)?
In Estados Unidos, The Lemon Drop Kid is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is The Lemon Drop Kid worth watching?
The Lemon Drop Kid holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedia, romance and música. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Lemon Drop Kid?
The Lemon Drop Kid stars Bob Hope, Marilyn Maxwell, Lloyd Nolan, Jane Darwell and Andrea King.
When was The Lemon Drop Kid released?
The Lemon Drop Kid was released in 1951, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.