Under the Yum Yum Tree is based on a play Under the Yum Yum Tree by American playwright Lawrence Roman [1921-2008]. The play was first introduced at Henry Miller's theater in New York City on 16 November, 1960. Roman and director David Swift adapted the play for the film.
In 1963, it was not considered proper for a man and a woman to live together prior to marriage. Under the Yum Yum Tree raised stinks in its time because it shows Robin (Carol Lynley) and her boyfriend David (Dean Jones) living together before marriage.
Mezcal (or mescal), similar to tequila, is made from agave plants. Contrary to David's description of the agave as a cactus, it actually is a succulent in the Liliaceae family, related to yucca, lily, and amaryllis plants.
Robin is reciting lines from Puella Mea [Latin for "my girl"] by American poet E.E. Cummings [1894-1962]. The University of Virginia Library has placed the text online here.
Robin gets totally juiced on mezcal, and David leaves the apartment, which paves the way for Hogan (Jack Lemmon) to walk in. When David returns the next morning to collect his things, Robin confesses that Hogan dropped in after David left. David belts Hogan, but Robin denies that anything happened and that she actually ended up going for a walk. Hogan has other ideas as he distinctly remembers making love to someone. Irene (Edie Adams) shows up and admits that she dropped by last evening and that Hogan made a pass at her. That settled, Robin and David decide to get married and move out of the apartment. Dorkus (Imogene Coca) has had enough of cleaning up after Hogan, so she and her husband (Paul Lynde) also move out. In the final scene, a minivan drives up in front of the apartment, and an elderly lady asks Hogan whether there are any apartments for rent for her bevy of young, attractive women.
Hogan drives a 1962 Ford Cougar prototype.
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- How long is Under the Yum Yum Tree?1 hour and 50 minutes
- When was Under the Yum Yum Tree released?October 23, 1963
- What is the IMDb rating of Under the Yum Yum Tree?6 out of 10
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- Who are the characters in Under the Yum Yum Tree?Hogan
- What is the plot of Under the Yum Yum Tree?A love-struck landlord tries to convince a pretty tenant to dump her fiancé and give him a chance.
- What is Under the Yum Yum Tree rated?Not Rated
- What genre is Under the Yum Yum Tree?Comedy, Romance, and Romantic Comedy
- How many awards has Under the Yum Yum Tree been nominated for?2 nominations
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