The Lemon Drop Kid (1951): cast, story & where to watch
1951 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1951, The Lemon Drop Kid is a comedy, romance and music 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. 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.
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 US 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, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Lemon Drop Kid (1951)?
- In US, 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 comedy, romance and music. 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.