An Alligator Named Daisy

Peter Weston, returning from a cricket match in Ireland, is unexpectedly left with a pet alligator when another passenger abandons it to him. He is horrified and immediately tries to get rid of the creature, fearing the trouble it will bring. Yet this odd encounter marks the start of a strange bond that will shape his life.

Back in Ireland, Peter's reluctance softens as he meets Moira, a young Irishwoman who is drawn to the animal. Their connection grows as they spend time around Daisy. The alligator becomes the focal point of their budding romance, bringing them closer together.

Returning to London, Daisy's antics disrupt Peter's home life by upsetting his family and jeopardizing his job. The chaos strains his relationship with Vanessa, his fiancée. The animal's misbehavior acts as a catalyst for a cascade of personal crises.

Peter resolves to part with Daisy, but the authorities and the pet shop refuse to take the alligator. Frustrated, he abandons her in Regent's Park to free himself from the burden. The incident foreshadows the escalating complications of keeping an exotic pet.

Due to a mix-up, Daisy is packed with Peter's luggage and accompanies him to his prospective father-in-law's country house. The animal's presence immediately complicates social expectations and reveals new tensions among the guests. The journey marks a shift from urban chaos to a country setting.

At the country house, Daisy escapes and wreaks havoc at a large party. The chaos disrupts the event, shocking the guests and threatening Peter's relationships. The animal's antics become the centerpiece of the evening's farce.

Vanessa reassesses the engagement after the party, realizing Peter's attachment to Daisy means they are not truly aligned. They decide to break up amicably. Vanessa also expresses sympathy for Peter as he copes with the emotional fallout of the situation.

Vanessa's father, eager to capitalize on the chaos, vows to make alligators Britain’s most popular pet and uses his newspaper to lobby public opinion. He organizes a national platform that could influence attitudes toward exotic animals. The publicity sets the stage for the upcoming rally and contest.

A public spectacle gathers attention as the Alligator Beauty Contest and Rally is announced and hosted. Moira arrives with Albert, her fiancé, and the male alligator Nelson. The event draws attention and deepens the social tensions between the contestants and attendees.

During the rally, Vanessa talks with Albert and realizes that Weston is not in love with her. Their engagement dissolves, though Vanessa expresses sympathy for Weston and his attachment to Daisy. The moment marks a shift in romantic loyalties as the drama moves toward its chaotic finale.

In a twist, it is revealed that Albert is Moira's brother, not her husband, clarifying the confusing last-name coincidence and reframing the relationships among the partygoers. The revelation fuels further comic misunderstandings as the event careens toward chaos.

The alligators break loose in a farcical revolt, rushing into the lake and causing general mayhem as guests scramble to escape. The animal chaos overshadows the social proceedings and cements the playful tone of the ending. The riotous climax heightens the film's absurd humor.

Weston and Moira finally acknowledge their feelings, sharing a kiss and driving away together. They take Nelson and Daisy along in the back seat, offering a hopeful ending for this unconventional romance. The couple leaves the party behind to start a new life together.