Under the Yum Yum Tree (1963)

Director:

David Swift

Writers:

Lawrence Roman (play)
David Swift (writer)

Release Date:

23 October 1963 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy

Plot:

A love-struck landlord tries to convince a pretty tanant to dump her fiancé and give him a chance. |

Plot Keywords:

Landlord | Student | Sex | Professor | Platonic Love

Awards:

Nominated for 2 Golden Globes.

Cast

Jack Lemmon	...	Hogan
Carol Lynley	...	Robin Austin
Dean Jones	...	Dave Manning
Edie Adams	...	Dr. Irene Wilson
Imogene Coca	...	Dorkus Murphy
Paul Lynde	...	Murphy
Robert Lansing	...	Dr. Charles Howard
rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Army Archerd	...	Writer (scenes deleted)
John Indrisano	...	Boxing Instructor (scenes deleted)
Erskine Johnson	...	Writer (scenes deleted)
Almira Sessions	...	Woman (scenes deleted)

Runtime:

110 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color (Pathécolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Mono (RCA Sound Recording)

Certification:

Finland:S

Company:

Sonnis

Trivia:

In order to help his friend Edie Adams out financially, after the sudden death of her husband ('Ernie Kovacs') left her debt-ridden, star/co-producer Jack Lemmon not only insisted upon hiring her for this film, but further insisted that her part be expanded considerably from the original stage play to give her more work.

Movie Connections:

Featured in 100 Years of Comedy (1997) (V)

Soundtrack:

Under the Yum-Yum Tree

Bright performance by lovely Carol Lynley

Sure, the premise is sleazy, Jack Lemmon is embarrassing but the film is fast paced and certainly bouncy. The main reason to watch is because of a very charming and funny performance by the lovely Carol Lynley. Although she hasn't had many chances during her career to show off her comedic talents, this film contains a wonderfully funny scene in which Ms. Lynley's character is drunk. Her boyfriend, played perfectly by Dean Jones, is trying not to take advantage of her 'accessibility'. She runs the gamut from sexy to goofy with excellent timing. It is a wonderful performance and one that helps to take an edge off of the sleaziness of the main plot (Mr. Lemmon's apartment manager trying to deflower all these attractive young women).