The Kid from Brooklyn

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BEAUTY STACKED! TUNE PACKED!

Released March 21, 1946

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Overview

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.

Runtime

1h 53m


Origin Country

United States


Original Language

English


Original Title

The Kid from Brooklyn


Status

Released


Production Countries

  • United States of America

Spoken Languages

  • English

Production Companies

  • logo for Samuel Goldwyn Productions

    Samuel Goldwyn Productions

    United States

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