That Touch of Mink (1962)

Director:

Delbert Mann

Writers:

Stanley Shapiro (writer) and
Nate Monaster (writer)

Release Date:

14 June 1962 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy | Romance

Tagline:

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

Plot:

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.

Plot Keywords:

Male Female Relationship | Diva | Love | Hotel | Gentleman

Awards:

Nominated for 3 Oscars. Another 6 wins & 1 nomination

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	...	Hodges
Jack Livesey	...	Doctor Richardson
Mickey Mantle	...	Himself
Roger Maris	...	Himself
Yogi Berra	...	Himself
rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Dorothy Abbott	...	Stewardess (uncredited)
Isabella Albonico	...	Isabella (uncredited)
Louise Arthur	...	Woman (uncredited)
Alice Backes	...	Miriam (uncredited)
Suzanne Barton	...	Model (uncredited)
Russ Bender	...	Williams (uncredited)
Edna Bennett	...	Mrs. Wilson (uncredited)
Helen Brown	...	Mrs. Charlotte Farnum (uncredited)
Jan Burrell	...	Miss Jones, Roger's Secretary (uncredited)
Barbara Collentine	...	Mrs. Smith (uncredited)
Melora Conway	...	Miss Farrell (uncredited)
Richard Deacon	...	Mr. Miller (uncredited)
June Ericson	...	Millie (uncredited)
Fred Essler	...	Mr. Golden (uncredited)
Art Gilmore	...	Trailer Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
Kathryn Givney	...	Mrs. Evelyn Haskell (uncredited)
William Gleason	...	Hotel Manager (uncredited)
Billy M. Greene	...	Al (uncredited)
Clegg Hoyt	...	Truck driver (uncredited)
Sally Hugues	...	Secretary (uncredited)
William Lanteau	...	Leonard (uncredited)
Doris Lynn	...	Model (uncredited)
Ralph Manza	...	Cab driver (uncredited)
John McKee	...	Collins, the chauffeur (uncredited)
Tyler McVey	...	Doorman (uncredited)
Cathie Merchant	...	Irene (uncredited)
John Morley	...	Man (uncredited)
Nelson Olmsted	...	Mr. Hackett (uncredited)
Art Passarella	...	Umpire (uncredited)
Yvonne Peattie	...	Fashion consultant (uncredited)
Jack Rice	...	Customer (uncredited)
Rosalind Roberts	...	Stewardess (uncredited)
Jon Silo	...	Mario, the Headwaiter (uncredited)
George F. Simmons	...	Bellboy (uncredited)
Leola Wendorff	...	Mrs. Golden (uncredited)
Bette Woods	...	Model (uncredited)

Directed by
Delbert Mann

Writing credits
Stanley Shapiro		(writer) and
Nate Monaster		(writer)

Produced by
Robert Arthur	....	executive producer
Martin Melcher	....	producer
Stanley Shapiro	....	producer
Edward Muhl	....	executive producer (uncredited)

Original Music by
George Duning

Cinematography by
Russell Metty

Film Editing by
Ted J. Kent

Art Direction by
Robert Clatworthy
Alexander Golitzen

Set Decoration by
George Milo

Costume Design by
Norman Norell
Rosemary Odell		(uncredited)

Makeup Department
Larry Germain	....	hair stylist
Bud Westmore	....	makeup artist
Connie Nichols	....	hair stylist (uncredited)

Production Management
Norman Deming	....	unit production manager

Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Phil Bowles	....	assistant director

Sound Department
Corson Jowett	....	sound
Waldon O. Watson	....	sound

Special Effects by
Albert Whitlock	....	special photographic effects

Production Companies

• Arwin Productions
• Granley Company
• Nob Hill Productions Inc.

Distributors

• Universal Pictures (1962) (USA) (theatrical)
• National Broadcasting Company (NBC) (1968) (USA) (TV) (original airing) (pan/scan)
• Republic Pictures Home Video (????) (USA) (VHS) (pan/scan)
• Artisan Entertainment (????) (USA) (DVD)
• Kinowelt Home Entertainment (2000) (Germany) (VHS)
• Republic Pictures Home Video (1999) (USA) (DVD)
• Republic Pictures Home Video (2001) (USA) (DVD)
• Republic Pictures Home Video (2002) (USA) (DVD)
• Republic Pictures Home Video (2008) (USA) (DVD)
• Republic Pictures Home Video (????) (USA) (VHS)

Other Companies

• Cardinal Clothes  cary grant's suits
• Leo Ritter  miss day's furs
• Pacific Title  titles

Runtime:

99 min | Canada:80 min (Ontario)

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color (Eastmancolor)

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Sound Mix:

Mono (Western Electric Sound System)

Certification:

Iceland:L | Canada:PG (Ontario) | Australia:PG | Finland:S | Sweden:15 | UK:U | West Germany:16

Filming Locations:

Bermuda

Company:

Arwin Productions

Trivia:

Doris Day has said that Cary Grant was very professional and exact, helping her with her wardrobe choices for the film and decorating the library set with his own books from home.

Goofs:

Factual errors: When Shayne address the U.N. General Assembly, he is speaking from the United States' seat. It is shown between the United Kingdom and Venezuala. Later, the U.S.S.R. representative is shown applauding. The United States should be sitting in between the U.S.S.R. and the United Kingdom.

Quotes:

Doctor Gruber: Cancel that order for Consolidated Wire! My informant has developed some instabilities which makes his judgment questionable.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in Touch of Pink (2004)

One of the very best!

People complaining of the dumb/dated plot need to remember that this film is one of a genre and that films of that genre all have the same basic plot. Don't go into it expecting to find something else; allow yourself to accept the basic premise. This is one of THE best of the perpetual-virgin genre, and of course Day was the leading star of same. The script sparkles and the supporting players really add to the total package. John Astin is delightfully smarmy as the cheapskate lothario ("Muscatel, for my lady's pleasure") and John Fiedler is the ultimate mama's boy. Gig Young is unforgettable. Enjoy this fantastically silly movie!