Drama professor turned theater critic balances his home life and career when he moves to the country with his wife and their four sons.Drama professor turned theater critic balances his home life and career when he moves to the country with his wife and their four sons.Drama professor turned theater critic balances his home life and career when he moves to the country with his wife and their four sons.
- Awards
- 5 nominations
Madge Blake
- Mrs. Kilkinny
- (scenes deleted)
Barbara Aberle
- Guest
- (uncredited)
Eddie Baker
- Sardi's Patron
- (uncredited)
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- TriviaThe musical number Kate rehearses for the amateur show, "Any Way The Wind Blows," had been written for Doris Day's previous film Pillow Talk (1959). The song title was, for a while, even the working title of that film.
- GoofsWhen Kate Mackay (Doris Day) is putting on her makeup at the beginning of the film, she tells the boys "Oh fellas, now you know I have to meet David-" and stops mid-sentence. She should have used Larry, Laurence, Dad, or some other character reference rather than the actor's (David Niven) name.
- Quotes
Alfred North: For a critic that first step is the first printed joke. It gets a laugh and a whole new world opens up. He makes another joke, and another. And then one day along comes a joke that shouldn't be made because the show he's reviewing is a good show. But, as it so happens, it's a good joke. And you know what? The joke wins.
- ConnectionsFeatured in The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet: The Magic Dishes (1960)
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Plesantly amusing
i really like this film. unlike some other reviewers i think the chemistry between niven and day is strong - they presented like a genuine married couple. the script is versatile, witty on the one hand, but also able to shift to the more dramatic. the argument between day and niven as he reveals his desire for professional success is very well done. niven himself was laugh out loud funny on many occasions, and the portrayal of parenthoood was quite charming. the song at the school doesn't do anything for me, so i tend to fast forward past that scene. however that is a matter of personal preference: i enjoy doris day as an actress much more than as a singer. it's an amusing, easy going, light hearted film, perfect for afternoon viewing.
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- blackbritishbabe
- Jul 26, 2008
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- Budget
- $1,775,000 (estimated)
- Runtime1 hour 52 minutes
- Aspect ratio
- 2.35 : 1
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By what name was Please Don't Eat the Daisies (1960) officially released in India in English?
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