An Alligator Named Daisy (1955)
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Returning from a cricket match in Ireland, Peter Weston gains a pet alligator from another passenger who abandons it with him. He is horrified and while his first instinct is to get rid of it he develops a relationship with a young Irishwoman who appears to be entwined with the reptile. He soon discovers that Daisy is tame and seems to be the way to Moira's heart.
Director: J. Lee Thompson
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Runtime: 85 min
Release Date: December 13, 1955
Cast
- Donald Sinden - Peter Weston
- Diana Dors - Vanessa Colebrook
- Jeannie Carson - Moira O'Shannon
- James Robertson Justice - Sir James Colebrook
- Roland Culver - Colonel Geoffrey Weston
- Stanley Holloway - The General
- Avice Landone - Mrs. Weston
- Richard Wattis - Hoskins
- Stephen Boyd - Albert O'Shannon
- Margaret Rutherford - Prudence Croquet
Screenplay
- Jack Davies
- Charles Terrot (Novel)
Cinematography: Reginald H. Wyer
Editing: John D. Guthridge
Production: The Rank Organisation
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
based on novel or book, alligator
More Films by Director: J. Lee Thompson
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is An Alligator Named Daisy about?
- Returning from a cricket match in Ireland, Peter Weston gains a pet alligator from another passenger who abandons it with him. He is horrified and while his first instinct is to get rid of it he develops a relationship with a young Irishwoman who appears to be entwined with the reptile. He soon discovers that Daisy is tame and seems to be the way to Moira's heart.
- Who directed An Alligator Named Daisy?
- An Alligator Named Daisy was directed by J. Lee Thompson.
- Who stars in An Alligator Named Daisy?
- An Alligator Named Daisy stars Donald Sinden, Diana Dors, Jeannie Carson, James Robertson Justice, Roland Culver, Stanley Holloway.
- How long is An Alligator Named Daisy?
- An Alligator Named Daisy has a runtime of 1h 25m (85 minutes).
- What genre is An Alligator Named Daisy?
- An Alligator Named Daisy is a Comedy, Romance film.
- Where was An Alligator Named Daisy produced?
- An Alligator Named Daisy was produced in United Kingdom.