Bob Hope plays Sidney Milburn, a.k.a. The Lemon Drop Kid. The Kid is a racetrack tout, which is a person who sells tips on horses at the track. He causes gangster Moose Moran to lose big at the track. Moose gives The Kid until Christmas to come up with the money. So, together with some criminal friends, The Kid hatches a scheme to get the loot.
This is a great comedy for Christmas or any time of the year. Hope is fantastic and is backed up by a terrific supporting cast that includes Marilyn Maxwell, Jane Darwell, William Frawley, Harry Bellaver, and Lloyd Nolan. Fun script with great Damon Runyon characters. And, of course, let's not forget this is the film that introduced the Christmas classic "Silver Bells."
This is a great comedy for Christmas or any time of the year. Hope is fantastic and is backed up by a terrific supporting cast that includes Marilyn Maxwell, Jane Darwell, William Frawley, Harry Bellaver, and Lloyd Nolan. Fun script with great Damon Runyon characters. And, of course, let's not forget this is the film that introduced the Christmas classic "Silver Bells."