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The Baxters are a typical happy American family trying to live on too little money. Mrs. Polly Baxter acquires two mysterious trees that got into a nursery shipment by mistake. They turn out to be money trees. After initial problems, Polly decides to spend the money.
A charming comedy about a woman who discovers her husband's prize-winning boa constrictor has laid a clutch of eggs, which she then tries to hide from their neighbors. Chaos and humorous situations ensue as the eggs hatch and the baby snakes begin to grow and cause trouble around the suburban neighborhood.
Upon its release, 'It Grows on Trees' was generally met with mild, family-friendly reception. Critics often highlighted its lighthearted premise and the comedic performances, particularly from Shirley Booth. While not a major critical success, it was seen as a harmless and amusing diversion for audiences.
Praised for its lighthearted and amusing premise.
Shirley Booth's performance was noted as a highlight.
Considered a pleasant, family-friendly comedy of its era.
Google audience: Audience reviews are not readily available for this older film, but it is generally remembered as a gentle comedy with a unique, albeit quirky, premise.
This film is notable for featuring a prominent role for a boa constrictor, which was somewhat unusual for a mainstream Hollywood comedy of the 1950s.
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Irene Dunne is "Polly", happily married to "Philip" (Dean Jagger) with two children. They are pretty skint, until - that is - she finds her husband wiping his razor with a new five dollar bill. That is just the start of a series of windfall...