The Lemon Drop Kid

Starring:Bob Hope, Marilyn Maxwell, Lloyd Nolan, Jane Darwell, Andrea King, Fred Clark, Jay C. Flippen, William Frawley, Harry Bellaver, Sid Melton, Ben Welden, Ida Moore, Francis Pierlot, Charles Cooley, Salvatore De Lorenzo, Harry Shannon, Bernard Szold, Tor Johnson, Tom Dugan, Gene Roth
Director: Sidney Lanfield, Frank Tashlin
Studio: Brentwood Home Video
Product Type: DVD
Editorial Review:
Amazon.com
Bob Hope plays a small-time con artist with a fondness for lemon candy in this film based on a Damon Runyon story. When the Lemon Drop Kid accidentally cheats gangster Moose Moran (Fred Clark) 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. Radio personality Marilyn Maxwell assists as the Kid's girlfriend, while William Frawley and Jay C. Flippen play the lovable, gruff crooks that fall for the Kid's Santa scam.
Hope is great as the fast-talking sharpster, and the comical gangsters are well worth the price of admission. Music by Ray Evans and Jay Livingston (including the classic Christmas song "Silver Bells") makes The Lemon Drop Kid that much sweeter. --Mark Savary
Customer Reviews:
Wonderful Set.......2007-03-21
Despite the packaging - (disks pilled on top of each other so to get at the bottom disk you have to first remove the ones on top.) Very inconvientient to manage. Because of the packiaging I had to rate the set as a 4, but if I was just rating the transfers themselves I would have given it a 5. This is the best transfer of the movies included that I have ever seen. My Favorite Brunette and Road to Bali were especially good - video sharp and clear - sound acceptible for movies of this age. The color on Bali was especially good - others I've seen had very poor, washed out colors. I have been completely happy with this set and would not hesitate to recommend it.
Bob Hope Movie Collection.......2007-01-18
I enjoyed the movies but the case it came in was really terrible so many disc's in a very badly designed holder. I am afraid they will become scratched!
Great Set---Bad Packaging.......2007-01-17
If you're a fan of Bob Hope-then this is a great buy. Some Classics here including The Lemon Drop Kid, Seven Little Foys, 2 Road Movies ( Rio & Bali ) plus some of Hope's later-and lesser efforts, i.e. How to Commit Marriage etc.
Though not a fan of these later movies they're still interesting to watch, but it's the earlier stuff that makes this set well worth owning-and the price cannot be beaten.
The only drawback is that because of the budget price-tag the set is presented with five double-sided discs virtually stacked on top of each other making them easily damaged if not careful.
However, having said that, I'm very happy with this package at such a bargain price. Highly recommended.
Average customer rating:
- good movie
- The Lemon Drop Kid
- Anything But Sour
- A Classic Comedy for the Entire Year
- "Lemon" Isn't Sour But Sweet
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The Lemon Drop Kid
Starring: Bob Hope , Marilyn Maxwell , Lloyd Nolan , Jane Darwell , and Andrea King
Director: Frank Tashlin , and Sidney Lanfield
Manufacturer: Brentwood Home Video
ProductGroup: DVD
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Similar Items:
- Son of Paleface
- Fancy Pants
- The Paleface
- The Princess and the Pirate
- Casanova's Big Night
ASIN: B00004YS6U
Release Date: 2000-11-21 |
Amazon.com
Bob Hope plays a small-time con artist with a fondness for lemon candy in this film based on a Damon Runyon story. When the Lemon Drop Kid accidentally cheats gangster Moose Moran (Fred Clark) 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. Radio personality Marilyn Maxwell assists as the Kid's girlfriend, while William Frawley and Jay C. Flippen play the lovable, gruff crooks that fall for the Kid's Santa scam.
Hope is great as the fast-talking sharpster, and the comical gangsters are well worth the price of admission. Music by Ray Evans and Jay Livingston (including the classic Christmas song "Silver Bells") makes The Lemon Drop Kid that much sweeter. --Mark Savary
Customer Reviews:
good movie.......2007-01-17
good christmas movie, with an unlikly title. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.
The Lemon Drop Kid.......2007-01-11
I love this Christmas movie.
Alot of people have not heard of this Christmas movie.
"Silver Bells" previewed on this movie (that's what I had read anyway, I don't know if that is true) - but it is a great old movie!
Anything But Sour.......2006-08-15
A WONDERFUL lost, (at least to me) Christmas movie that will now be firmly established on my list of must see Holiday films.
I had not seen this film before and did not know it was a Christmas film (probably because of the title) but it is a warm and hilarious Bob Hope romp and a veritable who's who of great character actors including Lloyd Nolan, Fred Clark, Sid Melton, Jay C. Flippen, Jane Darwell (the Feed The Bird's Lady from Mary Poppins), Tor Johnson (the hulking giant from Plan 9 From Outer Space) and even dear old Fred Mertz or William Frawley who helps introduce the old holiday standard "Silver Bells". And that's just the tip of the iceberg!
The writing is great. The direction top notch and the laughs just keep on coming. I suggest you put "The Lemon Drop Kid" right at the top of your holiday film list. And why wait until Christmas? Put it in your cue now and celebrate Christmas at the height of this blistering summer!
A Classic Comedy for the Entire Year.......2006-07-03
While this fun movie is generally shown only in December because of the movies general time frame, itis a great escape film for any time of the year. If laughter is a great medicine, this movie will revitalize you!
"Lemon" Isn't Sour But Sweet.......2005-12-05
"The Lemon Drop Kid" is simply one of Bob Hope's best films. Although I don't think many people look to it when they talk about Hope, and that's a shame.
Based on a story by Damon Runyon, this version is a remake of a 1934 version, which starred Lee Tracy (some of you may recall his performance as Jean Harlow's agent in "Bombshell"). This time around though Hope plays the "kid" who happens to be somewhat of a con man who hangs out a lot at the race track. Hope's angle is he walks around the track giving phony tips to various people hoping if they win they'll share their winnings with him for his service. Of course in reality Hope doesn't know the first thing about what he's talking about and this leads him into trouble when he gives a pretty girl some more of his phony advice. What Hope doesn't realize is that the girl was placing a bet for a famous gangster, Moose Moran (Fred Clark). When Hope's horse loses the race Moran demands Hope pays him back or Moran will make sure Hope never shows up at the race track again. In fact if Moran has his way Hope will never show up anywhere again! But Hope being the con man he is manages to slime his way into talking Moran into giving him some extra time to pay back the debt. Moran agrees and gives Hope until Christmas Eve, 17 days.
What follows though is great Bob Hope comedy. I truly believe Hope gets in some of his best one-liners. His performance here is just as good as ones given in "My Favorite Spy", "Casanova's Big Night" (my favorite Hope movie), or any of the road pictures.
Here in the Runyon character Hope manages to find a character that takes advantage of his winderful gift for delivering lines. Hope, in my opinion, is only rivaled by Groucho Marx for king of the one-liners. Runyon's characters usually speak very fast and are quicked witted. Hope has always had a breezy attitude when delivering his lines. It just seems to be as natural as air to him. This makes him believeable as the character.
The movie is also timely to watch because of the holiday season, to be honest that is why I'm reviewing the film. Not so much because of my admiration for Bob Hope. The song "Silver Bells" was written for the movie.
Marilyn Maxwell co-stars as "Brainy" Baxter, Hope's girlfriend and Lloyd Nolan plays Oxford Charlie, a gangster who gives Hope more worries. And William Frawley has a bit part, he also appeared in the 1934 film.
Bottom-line: One of Bob Hope's best films. Has a lot of great lines and moves along pretty quickly.
Average customer rating:
- good movie
- The Lemon Drop Kid
- Anything But Sour
- A Classic Comedy for the Entire Year
- "Lemon" Isn't Sour But Sweet
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The Lemon Drop Kid
Starring: Bob Hope , Marilyn Maxwell , Lloyd Nolan , Jane Darwell , and Andrea King
Director: Sidney Lanfield , and Frank Tashlin
Manufacturer: United American Video
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD
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Clark, Fred
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Similar Items:
- Son of Paleface
- Fancy Pants
- The Paleface
- The Princess and the Pirate
- Casanova's Big Night
ASIN: B00005QAQA
Release Date: 2000-11-21 |
Amazon.com
Bob Hope plays a small-time con artist with a fondness for lemon candy in this film based on a Damon Runyon story. When the Lemon Drop Kid accidentally cheats gangster Moose Moran (Fred Clark) 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. Radio personality Marilyn Maxwell assists as the Kid's girlfriend, while William Frawley and Jay C. Flippen play the lovable, gruff crooks that fall for the Kid's Santa scam.
Hope is great as the fast-talking sharpster, and the comical gangsters are well worth the price of admission. Music by Ray Evans and Jay Livingston (including the classic Christmas song "Silver Bells") makes The Lemon Drop Kid that much sweeter. --Mark Savary
Customer Reviews:
good movie.......2007-01-17
good christmas movie, with an unlikly title. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.
The Lemon Drop Kid.......2007-01-11
I love this Christmas movie.
Alot of people have not heard of this Christmas movie.
"Silver Bells" previewed on this movie (that's what I had read anyway, I don't know if that is true) - but it is a great old movie!
Anything But Sour.......2006-08-15
A WONDERFUL lost, (at least to me) Christmas movie that will now be firmly established on my list of must see Holiday films.
I had not seen this film before and did not know it was a Christmas film (probably because of the title) but it is a warm and hilarious Bob Hope romp and a veritable who's who of great character actors including Lloyd Nolan, Fred Clark, Sid Melton, Jay C. Flippen, Jane Darwell (the Feed The Bird's Lady from Mary Poppins), Tor Johnson (the hulking giant from Plan 9 From Outer Space) and even dear old Fred Mertz or William Frawley who helps introduce the old holiday standard "Silver Bells". And that's just the tip of the iceberg!
The writing is great. The direction top notch and the laughs just keep on coming. I suggest you put "The Lemon Drop Kid" right at the top of your holiday film list. And why wait until Christmas? Put it in your cue now and celebrate Christmas at the height of this blistering summer!
A Classic Comedy for the Entire Year.......2006-07-03
While this fun movie is generally shown only in December because of the movies general time frame, itis a great escape film for any time of the year. If laughter is a great medicine, this movie will revitalize you!
"Lemon" Isn't Sour But Sweet.......2005-12-05
"The Lemon Drop Kid" is simply one of Bob Hope's best films. Although I don't think many people look to it when they talk about Hope, and that's a shame.
Based on a story by Damon Runyon, this version is a remake of a 1934 version, which starred Lee Tracy (some of you may recall his performance as Jean Harlow's agent in "Bombshell"). This time around though Hope plays the "kid" who happens to be somewhat of a con man who hangs out a lot at the race track. Hope's angle is he walks around the track giving phony tips to various people hoping if they win they'll share their winnings with him for his service. Of course in reality Hope doesn't know the first thing about what he's talking about and this leads him into trouble when he gives a pretty girl some more of his phony advice. What Hope doesn't realize is that the girl was placing a bet for a famous gangster, Moose Moran (Fred Clark). When Hope's horse loses the race Moran demands Hope pays him back or Moran will make sure Hope never shows up at the race track again. In fact if Moran has his way Hope will never show up anywhere again! But Hope being the con man he is manages to slime his way into talking Moran into giving him some extra time to pay back the debt. Moran agrees and gives Hope until Christmas Eve, 17 days.
What follows though is great Bob Hope comedy. I truly believe Hope gets in some of his best one-liners. His performance here is just as good as ones given in "My Favorite Spy", "Casanova's Big Night" (my favorite Hope movie), or any of the road pictures.
Here in the Runyon character Hope manages to find a character that takes advantage of his winderful gift for delivering lines. Hope, in my opinion, is only rivaled by Groucho Marx for king of the one-liners. Runyon's characters usually speak very fast and are quicked witted. Hope has always had a breezy attitude when delivering his lines. It just seems to be as natural as air to him. This makes him believeable as the character.
The movie is also timely to watch because of the holiday season, to be honest that is why I'm reviewing the film. Not so much because of my admiration for Bob Hope. The song "Silver Bells" was written for the movie.
Marilyn Maxwell co-stars as "Brainy" Baxter, Hope's girlfriend and Lloyd Nolan plays Oxford Charlie, a gangster who gives Hope more worries. And William Frawley has a bit part, he also appeared in the 1934 film.
Bottom-line: One of Bob Hope's best films. Has a lot of great lines and moves along pretty quickly.
Average customer rating:
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Bob Hope Collector's Edition 5 DVD Set (The Lemon Drop Kid / Road to Bali / How to Commit Marriage / The Seven Little Foys / Bob Hope: Hollywood's Brightest Star)
Starring: Bob Hope , Milly Vitale , George Tobias , Angela Clarke , and Herbert Heyes
Director: Melville Shavelson , Norman Panama , and Sidney Lanfield
Manufacturer: BCI, a Navarre Corporation Company
ProductGroup: DVD
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Similar Items:
- On the Road With Bob Hope and Bing Crosby Collection (Road to Singapore/Road to Zanzibar/Road to Morocco/Road to Utopia)
- The Ultimate Bob Hope Collection
- Son of Paleface
- The Princess and the Pirate
- Bob Hope: 100th Anniversary Collection
ASIN: B00004ZET4
Release Date: 2002-01-01 |
Product Description
Comedy Classics for the Bob Hope Fan
Son of Paleface with Jane Russell, Roy Rogers,1952
The Lemon Drop Kid with Marily Maxwell, William Frawley, 1951
The Great Lover with Rhonda Fleming, George Reeves , 1949
My Favorite Brunette, with Dorothy Lamour, Peter Lorre, Lon Chaney
Each film runs about 80 - 90 minutes.
Product Description
This 4 from the Bob Hope Film Collection. Each film (DVD) runs approx 90 minutes.
Son of Paleface: Comedy with Jane Russell, Rod Rodgers (1952)
Lemon Drop Kid: Comedy with Marilyn Maxwell , William Frawley (1951)
Great Lover: Comedy with Rhonda Fleming, George Reeves (1949)
My Favorite Brunette: Comedy with Dorothy Lamour, Peter Lorre, Lon Chaney
DVD:
- In the Company of Men
- Like Father, Like Son
- 8 1/2 Women
- Since You've Been Gone
- Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
- House Arrest
- How to Be a Player (Ws)
- In the City
- Crime Spree
- How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (Full Screen Edition)
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