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That Touch of Mink Overview:

That Touch of Mink (1962) was a Comedy - Romance Film directed by Delbert Mann and produced by Martin Melcher, Stanley Shapiro, Edward Muhl and Robert Arthur.

Academy Awards 1962 --- Ceremony Number 35 (source: AMPAS)

AwardRecipientResult
Best Art DirectionArt Direction: Alexander Golitzen, Robert Clatworthy; Set Decoration: George MiloNominated
Best WritingStanley Shapiro, Nate MonasterNominated
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That Touch of Mink BlogHub Articles:

Cary Grant and Doris Day star in “That Touch of Mink”

By Stephen Reginald on Oct 4, 2023 From Classic Movie Man

Cary Grant and Doris Day star in “That Touch of Mink” That Touch of Mink (1962) is an American romantic comedy film directed by Delbert Mann and starring Cary Grant, Doris Day, Gig Young, and Audrey Meadows. Also in the cast are John Astin, Richard Deacon, and Richard (Dick) Sargent... Read full article

Classic Films in Focus: THAT TOUCH OF MINK (1962)

By Jennifer Garlen on Nov 21, 2020 From Virtual Virago

It's hard to imagine a more charming duo than Cary Grant and Doris Day, and That Touch of Mink (1962) is a perfectly entertaining example of their respective talents in the romantic comedy genre, even if both stars made more memorable outings in other pictures. Director Delbert Mann's comedy of erro... Read full article

That Touch of Mink (1962)

By Beatrice on Oct 16, 2017 From Flickers in Time

That Touch of Mink Directed by Delbert Mann Written by Stanley Shapiro and Nate Monaster 1962/USA Granley Company/Arwin Productions/Nob Hill Productions Inc. First viewing/Netflix rental Right before being a 40-year-old virgin was just plain embarrassing, Doris Day was tempting some mighty hand... Read full article

That Touch of Mink(1962).

By Dawn Sample on May 28, 2013 From Noir and Chick Flicks

That Touch of Mink(1962). Romantic/comedy starring Cary Grant and Doris Day, and directed by Delbert Mann. The film co-stars Gig Young, John Astin, Audrey Meadows and Dick Sargent. In addition, baseball stars Mickey Mantle, Roger Maris and Yogi Berra make cameo appearances. Standing on a street cor... Read full article

Cinema Style File--Doris Day Dons Norman Norell in 1962's THAT TOUCH OF MINK

on Nov 23, 2011 From GlamAmor

One of the missions of GlamAmor is to bring attention to the amount of cross over that exists between costume design in film and fashion. Since the days of Old Hollywood, inspiration has most often come from the movies first to then influence a trend in mainstream fashion. An example of this would... Read full article

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That Touch of Mink Quotes:

Connie Emerson: Men take one look at you and all of a sudden their wives don't understand them.
Roger: It upsets you, doesn't it? The puppet master ran across a puppet who won't perform and then cuts all his strings. She's become a symbol of hope to all of us who sold out for that touch of mink.
Philip Shayne: Roger!
Roger: You give us good salaries, paid vacations, insurance. You take away our problems and act like you've done us a favor. Well, you haven't, and some day there'll be an uprising, and the masses will regain the misery they're entitled to! Neurotics of the world unite! You have nothing to lose but your psychiatrist!
Philip Shayne: Roger, I flew miles to a tropical paradise to drink hot milk and butter. I spent half the night playing gin rummy with a bookie. Not a memorable evening. If you don't leave now, I'll raise your salary!
Roger: [bitterly] You're sadistic enough to do that!
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?
Mr. Everett Beasley: Well, I, uh...
Cathy Timberlake: If you want me to go up to your apartment, come out and ask. That way I can think about it and make a decision.
Mr. Everett Beasley: Would you like to stop off at my place?
Cathy Timberlake: May I have my check?
Mr. Everett Beasley: Oh. Of course. Well?
Cathy Timberlake: I would enjoy going out with you, Mr Beasley... if I didn't find you so personally distasteful. You're a sneaky, crude, offensive man. That's just how I feel. I'm sure there are hundreds of girls who admire those qualities.
Cathy Timberlake: How would you feel? Here I am, he practically runs me down and then drives right away! And doesn't have the decency to apologise himself. Furthermore I have a job interview and have to go like this. He doesn't care.
Roger: Ohhh...
Cathy Timberlake: You know what I'd like to do?
Roger: Throw the money in his face?
Cathy Timberlake: Exactly! I'd like to throw that money right in his face.
Roger: Would you?
Cathy Timberlake: Yes, I would.
Roger: I've waited seven years for this moment. You come with me!
Connie Emerson: [talking to Cathy] For 2000 years we've had their children, washed their clothes, cooked their meals and cleaned their houses. And what did they give us in return? The right to smoke in public. We sold out for a cigarette - and you don't even smoke!
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That Touch of Mink Facts
Rock Hudson had expected to be cast as Philip, but director Delbert Mann wanted Cary Grant.
When Roger (Gig Young)is showing Cathy (Doris Day) the list of potential husbands for her, we learn that one of the names on the list is Rock Hudson, Day's co-star in Pillow Talk, Lover Come Back and Send Me No Flowers.
In her autobiography, Doris Day wrote that Cary Grant was very professional and exacting with details, helping her with her wardrobe choices for the film and decorating the library set with his own books from home. However, he was a completely private person, totally reserved, and very distant. Their relationship on this film was amicable but totally devoid of give-and-take.
Cary Grant hated the finished film.
Cary Grant was a big fan of The Honeymooners and Audrey Meadows in particular, and was responsible for getting her the part of Connie.
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