Statements (159)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:film
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Bob_Hope
|
| gptkbp:audience |
Mixed audience reception
|
| gptkbp:awards |
gptkb:None
|
| gptkbp:based_on |
gptkb:anthology
short story by Damon Runyon Short story by Damon Runyon The Lemon Drop Kid (short story) |
| gptkbp:box_office |
$1.5 million
$2 million |
| gptkbp:budget |
$500,000
|
| gptkbp:character |
gptkb:Benny
gptkb:Bobby gptkb:Mickey gptkb:Mr._Mc_Ginty gptkb:The_Bartender gptkb:The_Girl gptkb:The_Old_Man gptkb:The_Waitress gptkb:The_Woman gptkb:The_Judge gptkb:Duke gptkb:Mabel gptkb:Mrs._Mc_Gowan gptkb:Sally gptkb:The_Gambler gptkb:Kid The Lieutenant Police Captain The Cop The Thug The Gangster The Big J The Bookie Mr. Mc Gowan Mrs. Mabel Mrs. Mc Ginty The Kid's Father The Kid's Friend The Kid's Mother The Kid's Rival The Kid's Supporter The Kid's Accomplice The Kid's Benefactor The Kid's Confidant The Kid's Enemy The Kid's Love Interest The Kid's Mentor The Kid's Partner The Kid's Rival's Accomplice The Kid's Rival's Benefactor The Kid's Rival's Confidant The Kid's Rival's Enemy The Kid's Rival's Love Interest The Kid's Rival's Mentor The Kid's Rival's Partner Lt. Mc Gowan The Kid's Adversary The Kid's Ally The Kid's Boss The Kid's Friend's Accomplice The Kid's Friend's Adversary The Kid's Friend's Ally The Kid's Friend's Confidant The Kid's Friend's Enemy The Kid's Friend's Father The Kid's Friend's Girlfriend The Kid's Friend's Mentor The Kid's Friend's Mother The Kid's Friend's Protector The Kid's Friend's Rival The Kid's Friend's Supporter The Kid's Girlfriend The Kid's Protector |
| gptkbp:character_arc |
gptkb:Redemption
|
| gptkbp:character_development |
Complex characters
|
| gptkbp:character_relationships |
gptkb:Greed
Friendship and betrayal Law enforcement vs. con artist |
| gptkbp:cinematography |
gptkb:Charles_Lang
gptkb:William_H._Daniels |
| gptkbp:color |
Black and white
black and white |
| gptkbp:country |
gptkb:United_States
|
| gptkbp:critical_reception |
Mixed reviews
mixed reviews |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
Christmas classic
|
| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
Part of American cinema history
|
| gptkbp:director |
gptkb:Lemon_Drop_Kid
gptkb:Leonard_Maltin gptkb:Leonard_B._Stern gptkb:Gordon_Douglas |
| gptkbp:distributor |
gptkb:Paramount_Pictures
|
| gptkbp:editor |
gptkb:Ellsworth_Hoagland
Warren Low |
| gptkbp:film_festival |
Screened at various festivals
|
| gptkbp:film_score |
gptkb:Walter_Scharf
|
| gptkbp:filming_location |
gptkb:film
|
| gptkbp:filmography |
Comedic timing
|
| gptkbp:followed_by |
The Lemon Drop Kid Returns
|
| gptkbp:follows |
gptkb:The_Seven_Little_Foys
|
| gptkbp:genre |
gptkb:musical
gptkb:Police_Department |
| gptkbp:home_media_release |
DVD and Blu-ray
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The Lemon Drop Kid
|
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
Film noir elements
Vaudeville traditions |
| gptkbp:influences |
Damon Runyon's works
Damon Runyon's writing |
| gptkbp:inspiration |
Holiday spirit
|
| gptkbp:inspired |
subsequent adaptations
|
| gptkbp:is_motivated_by |
Financial gain
To con wealthy individuals |
| gptkbp:language |
English
|
| gptkbp:legacy |
Influenced holiday films
|
| gptkbp:music |
gptkb:Walter_Scharf
gptkb:James_V._Monaco gptkb:Johnny_Mercer |
| gptkbp:narrative_theme |
Scams and deception
|
| gptkbp:notable_quote |
" You can’t win if you don’t play."
" I’m a lemon drop kid!" " I’ll make it up to you, I promise." " I’m a kid who’s been around." " I’m just a lemon drop kid." " I’m not a crook, I’m a businessman." |
| gptkbp:plot |
A con man tries to swindle a group of people during the holiday season.
Christmas charity scam |
| gptkbp:precedes |
gptkb:The_Road_to_Hong_Kong
|
| gptkbp:premiere |
gptkb:Borough
|
| gptkbp:production_company |
gptkb:Paramount_Pictures
|
| gptkbp:release_date |
1934
December 20, 1963 December 1, 1961 December 20, 1951 |
| gptkbp:release_region |
gptkb:United_States
|
| gptkbp:release_year |
gptkb:1961
gptkb:1963 1951 |
| gptkbp:remake |
gptkb:1961
The Lemon Drop Kid (1961) |
| gptkbp:resolution |
Redemption through charity.
|
| gptkbp:runtime |
99 minutes
90 minutes 102 minutes 78 minutes |
| gptkbp:screenplay_by |
gptkb:Frank_Tashlin
gptkb:Murray_Schisgal gptkb:W._R._Burnett gptkb:Walter_De_Leon |
| gptkbp:sequel |
gptkb:None
|
| gptkbp:set_in |
gptkb:Borough
|
| gptkbp:setting |
gptkb:Borough
|
| gptkbp:soundtrack |
Original songs
|
| gptkbp:starring |
gptkb:Bob_Hope
gptkb:Marjorie_Reynolds gptkb:Lucille_Ball gptkb:Lynn_Bari gptkb:Mildred_Natwick |