Under the Yum Yum Tree

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Under the Yum Yum Tree

It could be argued that this paper thin sex comedy aspires to recall Billy Wilder's work (and the casting of Jack Lemmon may very well bear that thought out), but it's really closer to other glossy '60s romps like LOVER COME BACK and MOVE OVER DARLING. Lemmon's terrific as an apartment house landlord who fancies himself a real ladies man...actually, he likes them coed young! His latest prey is Carol Lynley, who's engaged to Dean Jones. Shenanighans ensue! It's silly, at times stupid, but still fairly engaging. The cast is fun with Lemmon having a particularly good time. Edie Adams appears as Lynley's aunt and Paul Lynde plays a very envious super...with a wife named Dorkus(!?!). She's played by none other than Imogene Coca. This is one of several comedies Lemmon carried during the early and mid-sixties...he made the equally light GOOD NEIGHBOR SAM and HOW TO MURDER YOUR WIFE around the same time.

Love Jack Lemmon? Then give this naughty little comedy a spin! Of course films made 40 years ago were not made to today's social standards. but that doesn't stop this wicked romp from being completely enjoyable. Imogene Coca offers up a spirited protagonist in this film. a performance that should not be missed! Shake up a swinging cocktail and sit back in your velvet lounge for a delicious sexual frolic. 34 year old female.

This is one of the most unfunny films that I have ever seen! I love Jack Lemmon and he's probably one of the top five actors that has ever lived but what was he thinking when he agreed to do this mess? I know its the sixties but people were not that prudish about a man and a woman living together at that time. And the character that Lemmon portrays is so annoying and lecherous that by the second time he barged into Carol Lynley's apartment they should have called the cops. And what was Dean Jones waiting for? He should have punched Lemmon right in the face for all the crap he was pulling. The one thing that I did enjoy was seeing one of my favorite actress's in another small role. Joy Harmon plays Lynley's friend Ardice and I wish her part was bigger. Also Irene Tsu who along with Joy Harmon was one of many hot chicks who played small roles in the sixties. But the film itself is a badly dated and extremely annoying embarrassment.

Jack Lennon (as Hogan) is a promiscuous landlord who loves to rent apartments to hot prospects, like young Carol Lynley (as Robin); trouble is, she moves her fiancée Dean Jones (as David) in for a platonic "try-out" living arrangement. Mr. Lemmon spends much of the movie lecherously peeping at the young couple, while plotting how to seduce Ms. Lynley. The cast is very nice, but the story is really, really dumb. Mr. Lemmon is a terrific actor, but this role just doesn't work for him; you have to wonder about all of his peeping. This movie might have worked if the Lemmon character were unsuccessfully promiscuous, in a supporting role, and without the peeping (like a Dudley Moore or Don Knotts role). Mr. Jones and Ms. Lynley are very likable, but they want to undress, and tease each other so quickly. The orange cat was a (sex?) joke I didn't get. ** Under the Yum Yum Tree (1963) David Swift ~ Jack Lemmon, Carol Lynley, Dean Jones

A skirt chaser manages an apartment complex in which all the residents are beautiful women. He regularly wines and dines the ladies, and is a charming, although rascally fellow. He brings in a new tenant and begins his game on her, much to the annoyance of her boyfriend. Most of the film is spent with the landlord trying to get into the new tenant's pants, and her boyfriend making every effort to keep him out. Fairly funny spoof on the California lifestyle.

Robin Austin (Carol Lynley) is concerned about her compatibility with boyfriend Dave Manning (Dean Jones). She convinces him to live together first. Her divorced aunt Dr. Irene Wilson (Edie Adams) is moving out of her apartment to move in with her boyfriend Dr. Charles Howard. Hogan (Jack Lemmon) is the womanizing neighbor landlord and he's more than eager to rent the place to Robin. It's a little bit of fun especially with Lemmon. It could be funnier. It should be funnier. Lemmon and Jones could be a fun rivalry but her choice is never in doubt. Lynley is plenty pretty enough and she is fine. There is some attempt at 60's sex comedy humor but the bite isn't sharp enough and it doesn't bite deep enough. This may be edgy for a 50's sex comedy but feels safe for the 60's. For Lemmon fans, this is interesting to complete their list.

I don't even think this plot served as anything but farce even back in 1963. It is still a lot of fun. Carol Lynley is very funny in a rare comedic role and Dean Jones is excellent as well. Immogene Coca and Paul Lynde are at their comic best in supporting roles. Carol Lynley was breathtakingly beautiful.