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The Lemon Drop Kid
UNITED STATES · 1951

The Lemon Drop Kid

Frank Tashlin
con artists charitable deception Christmas redemption gangster debts homeless charity
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Synopsis

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.

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