That Touch of Mink (1962)

A rich businessman and a young woman are attracted to each other, but he only wants an affair while she wants to save her virginity for marriage.

Director:

Delbert Mann

Writers:

Stanley Shapiro, Nate Monaster

Stars:

Cary Grant, Doris Day, Gig Young

Nominated for 3 Oscars. Another 7 wins & 1 nomination.

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Cary Grant	...	Philip Shayne
Doris Day	...	Cathy Timberlake
Gig Young	...	Roger
Audrey Meadows	...	Connie Emerson
Alan Hewitt	...	Doctor Gruber
John Astin	...	Mr. Everett Beasley
Dick Sargent	...	Young Man (Harry Clark) (as Richard Sargent)
Joey Faye	...	Short Man
Laurie Mitchell	...	Showgirl
John Fiedler	...	Mr. Smith
Willard Sage	...	Tom Hodges
Jack Livesey	...	Doctor Richardson

Storyline

Cathy Timberlake is an old fashioned country girl who meets the man of her dreams, Philip Shayne, after his Rolls Royce splashes her with mud on her way to a job interview. Philip is a romantic businessman who is taken by Cathy's honest heart. There's one problem, he's not interested in marriage while Cathy has never thought of anything else.

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Plot Keywords:

hotel | honeymoon | rash | gentleman | automat | 

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Taglines:

Two of Hollywood's most beloved stars, Cary Grant and Doris Day, sparkle in a breezy, stylish comedy that's rich with romantic delights.

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Genres:

Comedy | Romance

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

14 June 1962 (USA)

Also Known As:

Carícias de Luxo

Filming Locations:

Asbury Park, New Jersey, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Granley Company, Arwin Productions, Nob Hill Productions Inc.

Technical Specs

Runtime:

99 min 80 min (Ontario)

Sound Mix:

Mono (Westrex Recording System)

Color:

Color (Eastmancolor)

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Rock Hudson had expected to be cast as Philip, but director Delbert Mann wanted Cary Grant.

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Goofs

When Roger falls down the stairs at Cathy's apt building, the stuntman's final positions on the landings after falling is different from the positions from which Gig stands up.

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Quotes

Mr. Everett Beasley: Oh! Well, Miss Timberlake, back again for a little of the taxpayers' money, hmm? So did you work last week?
Cathy Timberlake: No.
Mr. Everett Beasley: Are you available for work?
Cathy Timberlake: Yes.
Mr. Everett Beasley: Did you turn down any jobs?
Cathy Timberlake: No.
Mr. Everett Beasley: Are you busy tonight?
Cathy Timberlake: Yes.
Mr. Everett Beasley: If, in our opinion, the applicant hasn't exercised proper diligence in seeking employment, we can withhold payment of checks... Perhaps tomorrow night? There's a wonderful little diner round the corner from where I live and after dinner we could, uh, well... perhaps...
Cathy Timberlake: Go up to your apartment?
[...]

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Crazy Credits

Our special thanks to Bergdorf Goodman for being Bergdorf Goodman.

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Connections

Featured in Baseball (1994)

User Reviews

Great writing, techno-modernist look & killer performance by Audrey Meadows make this film a must!

Great writing, cool gowns, and Cary Grant panache only begin to describe the pleasures of this surprisingly refreshing film. Cary Grant is an overly-controlling business executive; Gig Young plays his side-kick, junior, and alter-ego. Doris Day is strong-willed and fun to watch, but Audrey Meadows is sensational in her over-the-top performance as Doris Day's older and wiser roommate. Two scenes stand out: one in the fabled NY quick-meal restaurant, the Automat, the other a computer room scene that has to be seen by anyone who knows what IBM stands for. See this movie. It will surprise you.