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| director = [[David Swift (director)|David Swift]] |
| director = [[David Swift (director)|David Swift]] |
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| screenplay = {{Plainlist| |
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* Lawrence Roman |
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* David Swift |
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| producer = Frederick Brisson |
| producer = Frederick Brisson |
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| starring = {{Plainlist| |
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| screenplay = Lawrence Roman<br>David Swift |
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* [[Carol Lynley]] |
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| starring = [[Jack Lemmon]]<br>[[Carol Lynley]]<br>[[Dean Jones (actor)|Dean Jones]]<br>[[Edie Adams]]<br>[[Paul Lynde]]<br>[[Imogene Coca]]<br>[[Robert Lansing (actor)|Robert Lansing]] |
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* [[Dean Jones (actor)|Dean Jones]] |
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* [[Edie Adams]] |
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* [[Imogene Coca]] |
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* [[Paul Lynde]] |
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* [[Robert Lansing (actor)|Robert Lansing]] |
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| cinematography = [[Joseph Biroc]] |
| cinematography = [[Joseph Biroc]] |
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| editing = [[Charles Nelson (editor)|Charles Nelson]] |
| editing = [[Charles Nelson (film editor)|Charles Nelson]] |
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| studio = Sonnis |
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| distributor = [[Columbia Pictures]] |
| distributor = [[Columbia Pictures]] |
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| released = {{Film date|1963|10|23}} |
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| runtime = 110 minutes |
| runtime = 110 minutes |
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| country = United States |
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| language = English |
| language = English |
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| gross = $5 million (US |
| gross = $5 million (US and Canada [[Distributor rental|rentals]])<ref>{{cite magazine|title=Top Tental Films of 1963|magazine=Variety|url=https://archive.org/details/variety-1964-01/page/n94/mode/1up?|date=8 January 1964|page=37}}</ref> |
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'''''Under the Yum Yum Tree''''' is a 1963 American [[ |
'''''Under the Yum Yum Tree''''' is a 1963 American [[sex comedy]] film directed by [[David Swift (director)|David Swift]] and starring [[Jack Lemmon]], [[Carol Lynley]], [[Dean Jones (actor)|Dean Jones]], and [[Edie Adams]], with [[Imogene Coca]], [[Paul Lynde]], and [[Robert Lansing (actor)|Robert Lansing]] in supporting roles. The film received two [[21st Golden Globe Awards|Golden Globe Award]] nominations in 1964: [[Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy|Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy]] and [[Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy|Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy]] for Lemmon.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Under The Yum Yum Tree |url=https://www.goldenglobes.com/film/under-yum-yum-tree |access-date=2022-06-25 |website=www.goldenglobes.com}}</ref> |
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The film is based on the [[Broadway theatre|Broadway]] play of the same name by Lawrence Roman that first ran in 1960–61, which featured Jones in the same role.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Under the Yum Yum Tree |url=http://www.tcm.com/tcmdb/title/3712/under-the-yum-yum-tree/ |access-date=2022-06-25 |website=www.tcm.com |language=en}}</ref> |
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The [[sex comedy]] was a successful small comic film that gained Lemmon a [[Golden Globe]] nomination. It was based on a [[Broadway theatre|Broadway]] play that first ran in 1960–61. |
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==Plot== |
==Plot== |
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Hogan is a lecherous landlord, a swinging bachelor who ogles and tries to seduce his female tenants. Women are mere playthings to him, plus he is a master [[confidence trick|con man]]. His bachelor pad is a holy temple of seduction: blood-red walls, African sculptures, a well-stocked cocktail bar, a switch-operated fireplace, and mechanized violins that play romantic music at the touch of a button. He walks around wearing a scarlet cardigan (with matching socks and shirts) and a devilish smirk. As the independently wealthy landlord of a beautifully-designed California apartment block that includes tropical plants, he rents rooms only to gorgeous single women at just $75 a month. An older married couple, handyman Murphy and maid Dorcas work for Hogan. |
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Irene, a recently divorced tenant, has just ended a relationship with Hogan. She is moving out of the apartment with the assistance of her friend Charles. The apartment is immediately snapped up by her niece, Robin. Hogan is thrilled at the prospect of yet another beautiful tenant to seduce, but is initially unaware that Robin's short-tempered, frustrated, bumbling boyfriend David is moving in with her in a 'platonic' capacity only, to determine their compatibility. |
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Hogan does his best to prevent David and Robin from consummating their relationship. Irene, who has come to realize the extent of Hogan's promiscuity, is determined to prevent him from getting his hands on her niece. Irene confronts him at his barber, and Hogan is self-defensive and comically self-deluded. |
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An older married couple, handyman Murphy (Lynde) and maid Dorcas (Coca) work for Hogan, he the stereotypical harried husband, she the stereotypical loud and overbearing wife. |
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==Cast== |
==Cast== |
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*[[James Millhollin]] as The Thin Man |
*[[James Millhollin]] as The Thin Man |
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==Other versions== |
== Other versions == |
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The film was adapted from a [[Broadway theatre|Broadway]] play by Lawrence Roman. The stage production opened on November 16, 1960 at [[Henry Miller's Theatre]] and ran for 173 performances.<ref name="IBDb Listing"/> The original cast included [[Gig Young]] as Hogan, [[Sandra Church]] as Robin, and Dean Jones as David. |
The film was adapted from a [[Broadway theatre|Broadway]] play by Lawrence Roman. The stage production opened on November 16, 1960 at [[Henry Miller's Theatre]] and ran for 173 performances.<ref name="IBDb Listing"/> The original cast included [[Gig Young]] as Hogan, [[Sandra Church]] as Robin, and [[Dean Jones (actor)|Dean Jones]] as David. |
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An hour-long unsold [[television pilot]] titled ''Under the Yum Yum Tree'' and directed by [[E. W. Swackhamer]] premiered on [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]] on September 2, 1969. The manager of the apartment complex was played by [[Jack Sheldon]] and among the cast were [[Ryan O'Neal]] and [[Leigh Taylor-Young]], who were married from 1967 to 1971. Both were stars of ABC's primetime serial ''[[Peyton Place (TV series)|Peyton Place]]'', which broadcast its final episode three months earlier, on June 2. |
An hour-long unsold [[television pilot]] titled ''Under the Yum Yum Tree'' and directed by [[E. W. Swackhamer]] premiered on [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]] on September 2, 1969. The manager of the apartment complex was played by [[Jack Sheldon]] and among the cast were [[Ryan O'Neal]] and [[Leigh Taylor-Young]], who were married from 1967 to 1971. Both were stars of ABC's primetime serial ''[[Peyton Place (TV series)|Peyton Place]]'', which broadcast its final episode three months earlier, on June 2.{{Citation needed|date=June 2022}} |
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==Song== |
==Song== |
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The song "Under the Yum Yum Tree", written by [[Sammy Cahn]] and [[Jimmy Van Heusen]], is sung by [[James Darren]] during the opening credits, and its melody is used thematically throughout the picture.{{Citation needed|date=June 2022}} |
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==Novelization== |
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Slightly in advance of the film's release, as was the custom of the era, a paperback novelization of the film was published by [[Dell Books]]. The author was renowned crime and western novelist [[Marvin Albert|Marvin H. Albert]], who also made something of a cottage industry out of movie tie-ins. He seems to have been the most prolific screenplay novelizer of the late '50s through mid '60s, and, during that time, the preeminent specialist at light comedy.{{Citation needed|date=June 2022}} |
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==See also== |
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==References== |
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<ref name="IBDb Listing">{{cite web |title=Under the Yum-Yum Tree |url=http://www.ibdb.com/production.php?id=2271 |publisher=[[Internet Broadway Database]] | |
<ref name="IBDb Listing">{{cite web |title=Under the Yum-Yum Tree |url=http://www.ibdb.com/production.php?id=2271 |publisher=[[Internet Broadway Database]] |access-date=June 11, 2011}}</ref> |
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==External links== |
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Latest revision as of 13:41, 22 December 2024
Under the Yum Yum Tree | |
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Directed by | David Swift |
Screenplay by |
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Based on | Under the Yum Yum Tree 1960 play by Lawrence Roman |
Produced by | Frederick Brisson |
Starring | |
Cinematography | Joseph Biroc |
Edited by | Charles Nelson |
Music by | Frank De Vol |
Production company | Sonnis |
Distributed by | Columbia Pictures |
Release date |
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Running time | 110 minutes |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Box office | $5 million (US and Canada rentals)[1] |
Under the Yum Yum Tree is a 1963 American sex comedy film directed by David Swift and starring Jack Lemmon, Carol Lynley, Dean Jones, and Edie Adams, with Imogene Coca, Paul Lynde, and Robert Lansing in supporting roles. The film received two Golden Globe Award nominations in 1964: Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy and Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy for Lemmon.[2]
The film is based on the Broadway play of the same name by Lawrence Roman that first ran in 1960–61, which featured Jones in the same role.[3]
Plot
[edit]Hogan is a lecherous landlord, a swinging bachelor who ogles and tries to seduce his female tenants. Women are mere playthings to him, plus he is a master con man. His bachelor pad is a holy temple of seduction: blood-red walls, African sculptures, a well-stocked cocktail bar, a switch-operated fireplace, and mechanized violins that play romantic music at the touch of a button. He walks around wearing a scarlet cardigan (with matching socks and shirts) and a devilish smirk. As the independently wealthy landlord of a beautifully-designed California apartment block that includes tropical plants, he rents rooms only to gorgeous single women at just $75 a month. An older married couple, handyman Murphy and maid Dorcas work for Hogan.
Irene, a recently divorced tenant, has just ended a relationship with Hogan. She is moving out of the apartment with the assistance of her friend Charles. The apartment is immediately snapped up by her niece, Robin. Hogan is thrilled at the prospect of yet another beautiful tenant to seduce, but is initially unaware that Robin's short-tempered, frustrated, bumbling boyfriend David is moving in with her in a 'platonic' capacity only, to determine their compatibility.
Hogan does his best to prevent David and Robin from consummating their relationship. Irene, who has come to realize the extent of Hogan's promiscuity, is determined to prevent him from getting his hands on her niece. Irene confronts him at his barber, and Hogan is self-defensive and comically self-deluded.
Cast
[edit]- Jack Lemmon as Hogan
- Carol Lynley as Robin Austin
- Dean Jones as David Manning
- Edie Adams as Irene Wilson
- Paul Lynde as Murphy
- Robert Lansing as Charles Howard
- Imogene Coca as Dorcas Murphy
- Joy Harmon as Ardice
- Pamela Curran as Dolores
- Asa Maynor as Cheryl
- Laurie Sibbald as Eve
- Jane Wald as Liz (woman in shower)
- Celeste Yarnall as New Girl in Van
- Bill Bixby as Track Team Coach
- Bill Erwin as Teacher
- Matty Jordan as Maitre D'
- James Millhollin as The Thin Man
Other versions
[edit]The film was adapted from a Broadway play by Lawrence Roman. The stage production opened on November 16, 1960 at Henry Miller's Theatre and ran for 173 performances.[4] The original cast included Gig Young as Hogan, Sandra Church as Robin, and Dean Jones as David.
An hour-long unsold television pilot titled Under the Yum Yum Tree and directed by E. W. Swackhamer premiered on ABC on September 2, 1969. The manager of the apartment complex was played by Jack Sheldon and among the cast were Ryan O'Neal and Leigh Taylor-Young, who were married from 1967 to 1971. Both were stars of ABC's primetime serial Peyton Place, which broadcast its final episode three months earlier, on June 2.[citation needed]
Song
[edit]The song "Under the Yum Yum Tree", written by Sammy Cahn and Jimmy Van Heusen, is sung by James Darren during the opening credits, and its melody is used thematically throughout the picture.[citation needed]
Novelization
[edit]Slightly in advance of the film's release, as was the custom of the era, a paperback novelization of the film was published by Dell Books. The author was renowned crime and western novelist Marvin H. Albert, who also made something of a cottage industry out of movie tie-ins. He seems to have been the most prolific screenplay novelizer of the late '50s through mid '60s, and, during that time, the preeminent specialist at light comedy.[citation needed]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Top Tental Films of 1963". Variety. January 8, 1964. p. 37.
- ^ "Under The Yum Yum Tree". www.goldenglobes.com. Retrieved June 25, 2022.
- ^ "Under the Yum Yum Tree". www.tcm.com. Retrieved June 25, 2022.
- ^ "Under the Yum-Yum Tree". Internet Broadway Database. Retrieved June 11, 2011.
External links
[edit]- 1963 films
- 1963 romantic comedy films
- 1960s American films
- 1960s English-language films
- 1960s sex comedy films
- American films based on plays
- American romantic comedy films
- American sex comedy films
- Columbia Pictures films
- Films about landlords
- Films directed by David Swift
- Films scored by Frank De Vol
- Films set in apartment buildings
- Films set in California
- English-language sex comedy films
- English-language romantic comedy films