That Touch of Mink (1962)

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When people refer to Doris Day as "the world's oldest professional virgin," they generally have the 1962 comedy That Touch of Mink in mind. It isn't that Cathy Timberlake (Day) is above a bit of hanky-panky; it's just that she wants such tangibles as a marriage license and wedding ring first. Thus,… More When people refer to Doris Day as "the world's oldest professional virgin," they generally have the 1962 comedy That Touch of Mink in mind. It isn't that Cathy Timberlake (Day) is above a bit of hanky-panky; it's just that she wants such tangibles as a marriage license and wedding ring first. Thus, when playboy businessman Philip Shayne (Cary Grant) begins actively pursuing Cathy (they "met cute" when Philip's limo splashed mud on the hapless Cathy), she won't say "I will" until he says "I do." She is of the idealistic opinion that she can bring out the best intentions in him, even when he repeatedly tips off his worst intentions by inviting her to accompany him to Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Bermuda. After not a few complications and misunderstands, Cathy finally finagles a proposal out of Philip. The film is essentially much ado about nothing, but it is so well-acted and attractively photographed that the audiences are willing to go along for the ride. The high-powered supporting cast includes Gig Young as Roger, Philip's moralistic financial advisor; Audrey Meadows as Connie, Cathy's wise-cracking roommate; Alan Hewitt as Dr. Gruber, a confused psychiatrist; John Astin as Beasley, Cathy's slimy would-be beau; Dick Sargent as a neurotic honeymooner; and an unbilled Richard Deacon as an all-around letch. Best scene: the baseball-dugout rhubarb involving New York Yankees Mickey Mantle, Roger Maris, and Yogi Berra. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Rating, Runtime: Unrated, 1 hr. 39 min.
Directed By: Delbert Mann
Written By: Stanley Shapiro, Nate Monaster
Genres: Drama, Classics, Comedy

In Theaters: Jun 14, 1962 Wide
On DVD: Sep 18, 2001

Critic Reviews

Emanuel Levy, EmanuelLevy.Com
Made toward the end of their careers, the first and only teaming of Cary Grant and Doris Day is an overly familiar comedy that combines elements of their screen images.
Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews
A cutesy boy meets girl romantic comedy flatly directed by Delbert Mann.
Ken Hanke, Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)
Slightly smarmy romantic comedy that never quite jells.
James Sanford, Kalamazoo Gazette
"a true antique with Doris and Cary sparring winningly"

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AJ V

This is a nice romantic comedy with good actors, and some funny moments, but overall not that great a movie, it's predictable and not Grant's best. It's an okay movie, though.
Sunil J

Kinda sweet. Doris Day manages to not be too much of a prude in this quirky romance.

Cast

            Cary Grant as Philip Shayne

            Doris Day as Cathy Timberlake

            Gig Young as Roger

            Audrey Meadows as Connie

            John Astin as Beasley

            Dick Sargent as Young Man

            Alan Hewitt as Dr. Gruber

            John R. McKee as Collins chauffeur

            Jan Burrell as Miss Jones

            June Ericson as Millie

            Willard Sage as Hodges

            Russ Bender as Williams

            Dorothy Abbott as Stewardess

            Louise Arthur as Woman

            Alice Backes as Miriam

            Edna Bennett as Mrs. Wilson

            Yogi Berra as Himself

            Helen Brown as Mrs. Farnum

            Richard Deacon as Mr. Miller

            Fred Essler as Mr. Golden

            Joey Faye as Short Man

            Kathryn Givney as Mrs. Haskell

            Billy M. Greene as Al

            Clegg Hoyt as Truck driver

            William Lanteau as Leonard

            Jack Livesey as Dr. Richardson

            Mickey Mantle as Himself

            Ralph Manza as Cab driver

            Roger Maris as Himself

            Tyler McVey as Doorman

            Cathy Merchant as Irene

            Laurie Mitchell as Showgirl

            Nelson Olmsted as Mr. Hackett

            Yvonne Peattie as Fashion consultant

            Jack Rice as Customer in Automat

            Laiola Wendorff as Mrs. Golden

            John Fiedler as Mr. Smith

            Barbara Collentine as Mrs. Smith

            Melora Conway as Miss Farrell

            William Gleason as Hotel Manager

            Sally Hughes as Secretary

            Jon Silo as Mario

            George Simmons as Bellboy

            John Morley as Man
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