Bob Hope Sings The Original 'Silver Bells' In 'The Lemon Drop Kid'

Silver Bells is one of my favorite Christmas songs. Many of the famous crooners, like Dean Martin, have covered the song, but few remember that it was the late, great comedian Bob Hope who first sang the song in the 1951 film, The Lemon Drop Kid. 

While most people remember Bob Hope for his wonderful USO shows for the troops and his TV specials, he was also a talented comic actor, starring with Bing Crosby in the “Road” film series, and appeared in several films based on Damon Runyon’s short crime stories, such as The Lemon Drop Kid.     

You can hear Bob Hope and Marilyn Maxwell sing Silver Bells from the The Lemon Drop Kid via the below link: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zu_vqisMD54 

You can also watch the film via the below link: 

The Lemon Drop Kid 1951 Bob Hope & Marilyn Maxwell (youtube.com)

Note: Damon Runyon is one of my favorite writers. In addition to The Lemon Drop Kid, I also like other films based on Damon Runyon short stories, such as Guys and Dolls and A Pocket Full of Miracles.