Please Don't Eat the Daisies(1960)
“The Uproarious Movie From The Big Best-Seller!”
Overview
Drama critic Larry Mackay, his wife Kate and their four sons move from their crowded Manhattan apartment to an old house in the country. While housewife Kate settles into suburban life, Larry continues to enjoy the theater and party scene of New York.
Director
Charles Walters
Studio
Euterpe Productions
Budget
$2M
Revenue
$5M
Cast
Doris Day
as Kate Mackay
David Niven
as Larry Mackay
Janis Paige
as Deborah Vaughn
Spring Byington
as Suzie Robinson
Richard Haydn
as Alfred North
Patsy Kelly
as Maggie
Jack Weston
as Joe Positano
John Harding
as Norman McQuarry
Margaret Lindsay
as Mona James
Carmen Phillips
as Mary Smith
Mary Patton
as Mrs. Hunter
Charles Herbert
as David Mackay
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1960
Runtime
1h 52m
Language
English
Rating
6.2 / 10
Budget
$2M
Box Office
$5M
Production Companies
Euterpe Productions • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Please Don't Eat the Daisies?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Please Don't Eat the Daisies (1960).
What is Please Don't Eat the Daisies about?▼
Drama critic Larry Mackay, his wife Kate and their four sons move from their crowded Manhattan apartment to an old house in the country. While housewife Kate settles into suburban life, Larry continues to enjoy the theater and party scene of New York.
Who directed Please Don't Eat the Daisies?▼
Please Don't Eat the Daisies was directed by Charles Walters and released in 1960. It is a comedy, family, romance film.
How long is Please Don't Eat the Daisies?▼
Please Don't Eat the Daisies has a runtime of 1 hours and 52 minutes (112 minutes total).
Who stars in Please Don't Eat the Daisies?▼
The cast of Please Don't Eat the Daisies includes Doris Day as Kate Mackay, David Niven as Larry Mackay, Janis Paige as Deborah Vaughn, Spring Byington as Suzie Robinson, Richard Haydn as Alfred North and more.
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