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The Kid From Brooklyn

After Halfsheet, The Kid from Brooklyn is a 1946 American musical comedy film starring Danny Kaye, Virginia Mayo, and Vera-Ellen. Directed by Norman Z. McLeod, the film is a remake of the 1936 Harold Lloyd comedy, The Milky Way. The plot centers on a timid milkman named Burleigh Sullivan (Danny Kaye) who, after accidentally knocking out a middleweight boxing champion, is convinced to take up boxing himself. The film also features musical numbers and physical comedy, which was a hallmark of Danny Kaye's performances. The movie poster shows the main actors and highlights the comedic and musical nature of the film. It features a large illustration of Danny Kaye's character, along with dancers and other characters from the film.