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An Alligator Named Daisy (1955)

1955-12-13 · 1h 25m · EN
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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.

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J. Lee ThompsonDirectorJack DaviesWriter

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Donald SindenDonald SindenPeter WestonDiana DorsDiana DorsVanessa ColebrookJeannie CarsonJeannie CarsonMoira O'ShannonJames Robertson JusticeJames Robertson JusticeSir James ColebrookRoland CulverRoland CulverColonel Geoffrey WestonStanley HollowayStanley HollowayThe GeneralAvice LandoneAvice LandoneMrs. WestonRichard WattisRichard WattisHoskinsStephen BoydStephen BoydAlbert O'ShannonMargaret RutherfordMargaret RutherfordPrudence CroquetFrankie HowerdFrankie HowerdM.C. at Alligator Rally (uncredited)Henry KendallHenry KendallValet

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Based on novel or bookAlligator

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Genre affinityComedy · RomanceTheme affinityBased On Novel Or Book · AlligatorMood preferenceRomanceDialogue densityComedyPacingShortEmotional intensityRomance

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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.

How long is An Alligator Named Daisy?

An Alligator Named Daisy has a runtime of 85 minutes.