Change ), You are commenting using your Facebook account. Day's image is one of those classic movie myths that gets repeated and repeated without any evidence to back it up.Thanks for hosting! The previous two Doris Day rom coms I watched had an extremely unlikable male lead. Get the latest That Touch of Mink articles, videos, and galleries from the Golden Globes. This article is part of The Doris Day Blogathon hosted by. Day's onscreen persona has been pilloried by some critics as "the eternal virgin," but that is an essential misreading of both her films and the characters she portrays. Thanks so much for contributing this to the blogathon! Directed by Delbert Mann. Here he gives a speech to the UN. A rich businessman and a young woman are attracted to each other, but he only wants an affair while she wants to save herself for marriage. At this point they were about the two biggest stars in the world. I'm in total agreement about Day's virginal image. I think the Doris Day woman is a great role model for the 21st century, so why not celebrate Ms. Day's 96th birthday by hitting the town in your best outfit, putting the creeps in their place, and demanding the respect you deserve. That Touch of Mink (1962) Cary Grant, Doris Day, Gig Young. Roger: I’ve waited seven years for this moment. And so say all of us. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing That Touch of Mink near you. Soon, Philip is whisking Cathy away for a weekend in Bermuda where their sleeping arrangements wouldn't meet the approval of Cathy's folks back in Upper Sandusky. I'm just a sucker for coats because a nice coat in fall and. Sounds like a real hoot! You come with me! “That Touch of Mink” was the fourth biggest film of 1962 and that’s no surprise. Doris plays Cathy Timberlake, the young, out-of-work woman from the small town of Upper Sandusky, who meets the wealthy, accomplished businessman, Philip Shayne played by Cary Grant. He’s into her too but he’s not the marrying type. Struggling to find a job, she is headed to the unemployment office to pick up a check when she’s nearly smushed flat by a passing limousine. Such a big fave of ours! You should note that these sex comedies from the 1960s played it safe despite the majority of the plots centered on sex, or the struggles around sex. Adrian was known and often requested for his costume designs by some of the biggest stars in Hollywood such as Greta Garbo, Jean Harlow, Katharine Hepburn and Joan Crawford. Dennis Reardon reviewed, liked and rated Go West Young Man ★★½ on Wednesday Feb 17, 2021 on 2021-02-18 It has 600 acres of ocean front land. :), I have sort of the same problem with Audrey Hepburn movies. But distant. In her rage, she randomly starts punching buttons on a huge sorting machine and marches out, unaware of her subsequent damage. Article by Bloglovin' 145. Great pics, love the one on the set of Pajama Game; the one with James Garner and the costume test for Touch of Mink. Suffice to say, she may have started at the unemployment line, but she landed up getting the job she really wanted. Such pesky truths melt away from the very moment our gaze first greets them. 2 on Bewitched, as a befuddled newlywed. 1962 That Touch of Mink (gowns, uncredited) 1961 Tammy Tell Me True (gowns) 1957 Quantez. Find the perfect That Touch Of Mink Movie stock photos and editorial news pictures from Getty Images. “That Touch of Mink” was the fourth biggest film of 1962 and that’s no surprise. Dennis Reardon added Holiday to his watchlist on 2021-02-18. 1956 Kelly and Me. They play the usual bickering twosome when they're brought together after Grant's car splashes Day during a rainstorm and he decides to make amends. Again. Sound, Music, Story & Screenplay. But very professional – maybe the most professional, exacting actor I ever worked with. Roger: Ohhh…  And doesn’t have the decency to apologize himself. Cathy Timberlake, an unemployed New York City career woman, goes to the unemployment office to collect her check. He sends his assistant, Roger, to apologize, but upon meeting Cathy, Roger knows that she would be a suitable match for his boss. Cathy Timberlake is en route to a job interview when a car transporting businessman Philip Shayne covers her in mud. They're still great movies anyway. It’s wealthy business tycoon, Mr. Shayne’s (Cary Grant) limo, and he doesn’t stop. takes you on a date to Yankee Stadium before addressing the United Nations. Stylistically, I enjoy the theatrics of the classic films I’ve seen so far this year and That Touch of Mink does have strong points in that regard with its costumes and scenes in New York. Who wouldn’t want to see the dream pairing of Doris Day with Cary Grant? Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. That Touch of Mink was a big hit in 1962 and viewed today, it is a lot of retro fun. What’s a girl to do? This touches off a crisis of conscience in Cathy that is, in its own way, as profound as anything in a Jane Austen novel, although in the film it is played for laughs, i.e. That Touch of Mink 1962. That Touch of Mink (1962) Saved by Lena Zabudko. Despite a few items here and there that don’t quite round the bases like PILLOW TALK, Mann’s THAT TOUCH OF MINK still packs an enduring punch with slapstick fare, style and solid performances. She was adept in handling a variety of demands as she worked on westerns, noirs, and comedies from over a hundred pictures, including CREATURE FROM THE BLACK LAGOON (1954), TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD (1962), and horror-comedies like Abbott and Costello monster flicks. 1962 That Touch of Mink (gowns, uncredited) 1961 Tammy Tell Me True (gowns) 1957 Quantez. It also has solid writing, despite the flaws in its themes and the actual dialogue between Cathy and Philip. Change ), You are commenting using your Google account. He essentially "buys her" with fancy dates and designer clothes, and he expects her uncomplaining co-operation when they arrive in Bermuda. Like you said, her wardrobe and chemistry with Cary Grant make for a fabulous time. As a big “Honeymooners”‘ fan, Grant rallied to get Audrey Meadows. Cathy gets drunk, Cathy breaks out in a nervous rash. Kellee writes about classic & modern film, retro TV... and life's adventures, with a sassy Irish passion. ( Log Out /  Doris Day was a standout for her stunning fashions, and there’s no doubt Cary was known as the best dressed man in Hollywood for decades. In assessing the damage, Philip Shayne: “The Four Horsemen now have a riding companion. 1956 Showdown at Abilene (costumes) 1956 Pillars of the Sky. Cary even got involved in helping to choose the kind of mink I was slated to wear in the film.” (source: imdb). There are a multitude of residences (Condo’s and … Tragically, Gig Young’s life ended in a murder-suicide with his fifth wife, 31 year-old Kim Schmidt, only 3 weeks after their wedding in 1978. Thanks so much, Paddy! Gig Young's story line almost steals the show. That Touch of Mink. Even Cathy and Connie’s apartment set-up feels more like a college dorm room, with their twin beds crammed into a shared room. ( Log Out /  1957 Four Girls in Town. I’m personally grateful because she’s delightful here as the protective pal with her maternal “honey” catch phrase on a loop. Always protective of his image, he stayed within type, turning down roles in “The Third Man,” “A Star Is Born” and “Lolita” while favoring bland comedies like “That Touch of Mink” with Doris Day. Editorial Reviews. Iconic memorabilia and costumes from her career are also available. 0:03. Mov-ie. I’d like to throw that money right in his face. I still haven't seen it, but your post has me seriously considering just buying the DVD.Thanks for contributing to my blogathon! As for these caveman-like standards for gender equality, and societal norms for things like pre-marital sex, it’s a movie magic to imagine a vibrant, talented, and intelligent beauty like Doris Day approaching 40 years old playing the virginal, naive “girl” who is intended to be in her early twenties. Upon discovery that it really wasn’t her own savvy that secured her position, but rather her Shayne connection, she’s infuriated. At this point they were about the two biggest stars in the world. Doris Day's characters wanted romance on her terms, and what's wrong with that?For years I disliked this movie because I felt Day was too old for the role. But do we notice or care about such glaring age issues? She's certainly a little kooky, but she's also smart, funny, and no pushover, especially when it comes to the daily trials of being an attractive single woman living in New York City. An essential tool in this film’s charm box is an immaculate sense of style- from the set designs to the stunning wardrobes. Cathy Timberlake: How would you feel? 0:03. Doris Day was 40 years old when Delbert Mann’s THAT TOUCH OF MINK (1962) premiered, cementing her ridiculous (yet popular) reputation as the “world’s oldest professional virgin.” At this point, she was flourishing in her career within a string of crowd-pleasing sex comedies and rom-coms from the late 1950s that continued into the 1960s. A stylish Doris Day in a publicity still for That Touch of Mink (1962). Why was she so frequently paired with men who look like her grandfather? That Touch of Mink was a big hit in 1962 and viewed today, it is a lot of retro fun. look likes Cary Grant and b.) As you can imagine, this hands-off approach doesn’t fly with feisty Cathy. We can best salute The Doris Day Woman by emulating her qualities. May 1, 2018 - Find high-quality images, photos, and animated GIFS with Bing Images Yes! Films like this were the bubble-gummed twist on an alternative to the ‘free love’ sexual revolution, which was blossoming just around the corner. Impressed by her beauty as well as her business networking savvy, Shayne proposes a trip to Bermuda. is the art decoration by Alexander Golitzen. A businessman woos a lower class girl, but his refusal to marry her complicates their desires. Her gig doesn’t last for very long. The only problem the two faced on set was that each insisted a preference for a right profile for closeups. – MovieMovieBlogBlog II, THE UNEMPLOYMENT BLOGATHON – Da Big Finish – MovieMovieBlogBlog II. Doris Day was paid $750,000 and Cary Grant received $600,000, plus a percentage of the profits (a much better deal). When Steve over at Movie Movie Blog Blog announced his “Unemployment Blogathon,” I immediately thought of this film. Story & Screenplay, Art Direction/Set Direction, Sound. You’ll have to watch the film to see for yourself. Adrian was known and often requested for his costume designs by some of the biggest stars in Hollywood such as Greta Garbo, Jean Harlow, Katharine Hepburn and Joan Crawford. The supporting cast is also exceptional, especially a sassy Audrey Meadows as Cathy's best friend (she was cast at the request of Grant who was a huge Honeymooners fan) and Young, who practically walks off with the movie as Philip's neurotic financial manager. The art direction came from two of the best in the industry, Robert Clatworthy (nominated for 4 career Oscars including Hitchcock’s PSYCHO and this film, plus a win) and Alexander Golitzen (nominated for 11 career Oscars, with 4 wins including SPARTACUS). But here, the gowns and wardrobe pieces are as impeccable as Day and Grant themselves. 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. 1957 Four Girls in Town. I think we accept Cary Grant as the love interest because it's Cary Grant! That Touch of Mink was Cary Grant’s 69th film, his only film with Doris Day, and the only time he was directed by Delbert Mann. Three-time Oscar nominee (including for this film) George Milo was the set decorator, and was notable for his work on several Hitchcock classics. In her autobiography, Doris Day wrote: “Of all the people I performed with, I got to know Cary Grant least of all. 1962 : 2 (0) To Kill a Mockingbird Costumes . Grant retired in 1966 at age 62, … Despite their mutual attraction, Cathy and Philip want different things. Browse more videos. I was fascinated by the automat scenes (I never realized there were actual people behind those machines), and the scene in which Cathy chooses a new wardrobe at the famed New York City department store Bergdorf Goodman's is positively drool worthy (the movie's credits wittily thank "Bergdorf Goodman for being Bergdorf Goodman"). Not exactly the warm and fuzzies felt from the on-screen chemistry of leading men like Rock Hudson or James Garner, which better suited Day’s naturally warm and approachable persona behind the scenes. Apr 28, 2020 - Explore Elizabeth Ruddell's board "Doris Day Movie Costumes", followed by 256 people on Pinterest. Watched Dec 30, 2020. katie’s review published on Letterboxd: ... pros: cinematography, production design and costume. He took a heavy hand in advising Day on her apparel and contributed his own personal books to enhance the set for key scenes. That Touch Of Mink (A Clothes Horse) I just listed this coat in my blog shop last night. This is such a fun film and one I always enjoy revisiting. Re- Mink... that too is one fab outfit, though glad in the end Doris wore the jacket just hanging over her shoulders with her hair up for ultimate sophistication. 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. Who wouldn’t want to see the dream pairing of Doris Day with Cary Grant? The costume designer was Rosemary Odell, who was contracted to Universal from 1945 to 1967. That Touch of Mink is very similar to the Rock Hudson/Doris Day romantic comedies of the late 1950’s and early 1960’s. 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. Or Cinema Style Files on films like The Desk Set (1957) and The Thin Man (1934). Here I am, he practically runs me down and then drives right away! 'You have to stay positive,' Doris told Closer Weekly That Touch of Mink Costumes . He is a completely private person, totally reserved, and there is no way into him. Not with the gorgeous, age-defying likes of Doris Day and Cary Grant. That Touch of Mink is a 1962 American comedy romance film directed by Delbert Mann and starring Cary Grant, Doris Day, Gig Young and Audrey Meadows. Oct 6, 2015 - That Touch of Mink(1962). Certainly, not without a wedding ring first. Select from premium That Touch Of Mink Movie of the highest quality. The 1950s movie icon, who starred in Pillow Talk, That Touch Of Mink and Send Me No Flowers, said a healthy attitude is important. Nothing makes for a solid first impression on a job interview than being drenched in mud. Additionally, Cary Grant was 18 years her senior, and 58 years old when THAT TOUCH OF MINK was released in theaters. ... Costume designer for Universal, 1945-1967. Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. However, the most interesting part of That Touch of Mink is Day's portrayal of Cathy. The 1950s saw a return of enthusiasm for furs. A fur coat, wrap, hat, or stole might be made of the soft and luxurious furs from mink, sable, ermine, fox, or muskrat. Philip wants a fling, while Cathy wants a marriage. There’s War, Famine, Death, Pestilence, and Miss Timberlake!” There are few things more charming than Doris Day on-screen percolating frustration and anger. (If you want to read more on this sex comedy sub genre from this era, take a look at my thoughts over at Classic Movie Hub: “Sex Comedies of Sixties”). In the first 30 minutes of the film, Cathy handles the creeps at the unemployment office, the creeps on the subway, and the creeps at the automat with aplomb, and she doesn't shy away from dressing down the rich and powerful Philip, much to the delight of Roger who is used to seeing both men and women court favor with the charming millionaire (he nicknames her Joan of Arc because of her ability to resist the allure of wealth or, as Roger dubs it, "that touch of mink"). Within the gorgeous Mad Men- esque world of the 1960s, we see Doris as an unemployed career-gal, meeting cute with Cary Grant over a Manhattan mud puddle. Change ). If it were just someone else then maybe it wouldn't have been as good! He even helped Day with her wardrobe for the movie and brought in his own books to decorate the set (my new classic movie fantasy is a Bergdorf Goodman shopping spree with Cary Grant). 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. But that kind of attitude makes a person miss all the fun, so I've learned to let it go. ( Log Out /  He decided to stick to that winning formula for That Touch of Mink's screenplay, and Shapiro, who was also a producer, got a casting coup when  Cary Grant agreed to take on the role of Philip Shayne. However, Cathy demands to be treated with more respect than that; in fact, her essential struggle throughout the entire film is to get Philip to treat her like a person instead of like a possession that he can purchase and then, if he chooses, discard at a moment's notice. Cannot load blog information at this time. Audience Reviews for That Touch of Mink. I've only worn it a few times last year and I'm trying to weed down my coat collection! Find the perfect That Touch Of Mink stock photos and editorial news pictures from Getty Images. […] and Freckled – That Touch of Mink […], […] Outspoken and Freckled details how Doris Day is looking for employment and (to the chagrin of Cary Grant) something more, in That Touch of Mink. Doris Day stars as a young working woman who meets and falls for millionaire playboy Cary Grant. Hear, hear! That Touch of Mink is a 1962 film starring Cary Grant, Doris Day, Audrey Meadows and Gig Young. Roger: Throw the money in his face? Directed by Delbert Mann. Roger: Would you? Nov 09, 2013. Dennis Reardon reviewed, liked and rated That Touch of Mink ★★★ on Wednesday Feb 17, 2021 on 2021-02-18. THAT TOUCH OF MINK followed a sure-fire formula with successful films like PILLOW TALK (1959) and LOVER COME BACK (1961), co-starring her good friend Rock Hudson and reliable sidekick, Tony Randall. That Touch of Mink 1962 ★½ . With Cary Grant, Doris Day, Gig Young, Audrey Meadows. A funny scene revolving around unemployment occurs when Cathy lands a job in an office that appears to sort credit card accounts and billing. Thanks, Ev-rett. Cary Grant was the true professional and conceded. there were a few scenes that heavily reminded me of Don and Betty’s vacation to Italy in Mad Men. He was known for his exceptional taste and style after all. He sends his assistant, Roger, to apologize, but upon meeting Cathy, Roger knows that she would be a suitable match for his boss. Cary Grant and Doris Day’s comedy, That Touch of Mink” is one of the last pictures in their respective screen careers. It’s definitely a fun classic I enjoy revisiting, too! Question: Name the film where Art Passarella, famous baseball umpire, tosses out five celebrities from a game. Meanwhile, Grant assisted Gig Young in preparing for his role by suggesting he play up the neurotic obsessive character akin to Tony Randall’s similar roles, which worked well. 1962 : 7 (0) The Spiral Road Costumes . A few of the supporting players have been changed as well. She proceeds to jet set around with him all day, as she charms his VIP business clientele. THAT TOUCH OF MINK is a deliberately old-fashioned romantic comedy teaming up two of Hollywood's biggest genre stars, Doris Day and Cary Grant. Star Sign: See more ideas about doris day movies, dory, cary grant. He doesn’t care. 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 [box] Connie Emerson: [talking to Cathy] For 2000 years we’ve had their children, washed their clothes, cooked their meals and cleaned their houses. “Ah, the nuts you pick up on the road” is one of my pet phrases!! Blogathon, THE UNEMPLOYMENT BLOGATHON is here! Today. Replacing Rock in this take is… wait for it… my favorite dashing hunk of the silver screen, Cary Grant as “Philip Shayne.” Replacing Randall as his second banana here is Gig Young as “Roger.” Replacing Thelma Ritter’s wisecracking maid from PILLOW TALK, or the more subtle spin of Ann B. Davis (yes, Brady Bunch’s family maid “Alice”) as her secretary in LOVER COME BACK, is the wonderfully sardonic roommate, Audrey Meadows, “Connie.” There are more recognizable character actors sprinkled about such as the creepy clerk from the unemployment office, “Everett Beasley” perfectly and hilariously portrayed by John Astin. Cary Grant plays a millionaire humanitarian in this 1962 Doris Day rom com. Cathy Timberlake is en route to a job interview when a car transporting businessman Philip Shayne covers her in mud. Oscars Best Picture Winners Best Picture Winners Golden Globes Emmys STARmeter Awards San Diego Comic-Con New York Comic-Con Sundance Film Festival Toronto Int'l Film Festival Awards Central Festival Central All Events Our relationship on That Touch of Mink (1962) was amicable but devoid of give-and-take…Not that he wasn’t friendly and polite – he certainly was. With Cary Grant, Doris Day, Gig Young, Audrey Meadows. Hannah K ★½ . "That Touch of Mink" starring Doris Day, Cary Grant, Gig Young, Audrey Meadows and John Astin. Cathy Timberlake: You know what I’d like to do? But watching it now, as an adult, and as a fan of the romance genre, I can say That Touch of Mink was ahead of its time. Alternative title: Suave como el visón . Philip wants a fling, while Cathy wants a marriage. The big difference is that Cary Grant is filling in for Rock Hudson, whom rumor said was not available. The last bifurcated Golden Globe award for Best Comedy and Musical was given in 1963. A rich businessman and a young woman are attracted to each other, but he only wants an affair while she wants to save herself for marriage. Classic Films in Focus: THAT TOUCH OF MINK (1962) By Jennifer Garlen on Nov 21, 2020 From Virtual Virago. Report. final consensus: it’s a crime that technicolor films can look this good but be this bad. I was fascinated by the automat scenes (I never realized there were actual people behind those machines), and the scene in which Cathy chooses a new wardrobe at the famed New York City department store Bergdorf Goodman's is positively drool worthy (the movie's credits wittily thank "Bergdorf Goodman for … Speaking of unemployment, that’s why I’m discussing this film. And enjoying a giggle or two at That Touch of Mink. Genius idea! Philip wants a fling, while Cathy wants a marriage. The Doris Day woman isn't uninterested in male companionship; she just wants romance on her own terms. Select from premium That Touch Of Mink of the highest quality. What were they? I’m a fan of all involved (including Audrey Meadows, just like Cary Grant was), so I’ll have to check this one out. She marches over to give Shayne a piece of her mind, with Roger cheering her on. Then there are photographs of holidays in Hollywood in … 6. Answer: THAT TOUCH OF MINK. ( Log Out /  "That Touch of Mink" was nominated for 3 Academy Awards in 1962. He sends his assistant, Roger, to apologize, but upon meeting Cathy, Roger knows that she would be a suitable match for his boss. Comedy, Romance. Pretending to be more sophisticated than her “girl from Upper Sandusky” image, Cathy accepts despite her roommate’s discouragement. That Touch of Mink is a 1962 American Eastmancolor romantic comedy film directed by Delbert Mann starring Cary Grant, Doris Day, Gig Young and Audrey Meadows. His tendency to save a dollar was legendary. NEXT> 9. See more ideas about doris day movies, dory, movie costumes. 1956 Kelly and Me. ... Costume Designer Russell Metty Cinematographer Stanley Shapiro Producer, Screenwriter Stanley Shapiro Producer, Screenwriter Ted Kent Editor Waldon O. Watson Recent headlines have shown us that too little has changed in gender relations since the 1960s. Through the farcical meanderings the story takes, my favorite part of Man’s Favorite Sport? Following years of frugality and uniformity in clothing due to restrictions placed on clothes during World War II (1939–45), women wore furs to show off their wealth and status. I loved reading your article and chuckled out loud at the memories. Things go rocky from there, as Cathy is nowhere near as cosmopolitan as she pretends to be. Day remembered Grant as very professional and helpful during the production. Gig Young is so hilarious I think he should have gotten an Oscar nom for this movie. Albany is a gated community built by Tavistock Group, Tiger Woods and Ernie Els. The film delights us with a fashion show, too. 1957 The Night Runner. Oscars Best Picture Winners Best Picture Winners Golden Globes Emmys STARmeter Awards San Diego Comic-Con New York Comic-Con Sundance Film Festival Toronto Int'l Film Festival Awards Central Festival Central All Events She thwarts his advances only to later have a long limousine splash her head-to-toe via a large mud puddle, as she waits to cross a busy NYC corner. 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. Cathy Timberlake: Yes, I would. But keep in mind, even back then, they knew this was closer to parody than reality. While filing her unemployment benefits claim, she runs into persistent obstacles from Beasley’s (John Astin) less than subtle pick up lines and sexual harassment. Since then the award has returned to its original designation - Musical or Comedy- a wise move that anticipated the dearth of musicals produced in subsequent years, although ironically one-quarter of the future awards would go to musicals. Today. Star Sign: The Emerging Designers panel members were wise to choose designs that weren’t just fashionably politically correct—and it was a relief to see a touch of mink amongst the “ethically responsible.” France-based designer Marie Weber employed dyed-mink accents on her supple leather designs that were also punctuated by colorful leather piping. Sex comedies from the 1960s tend not to age too well, and while that's true to an extent with That Touch of Mink, it does hold up better than many other similar films from the period.Part of the credit goes to the screenplay, which is structurally quite sound and which features dialogue that actually is witty on occasion and, even when not witty, is at least appropriate. Frustrated, Cathy vents to her friend and roommate Connie (Audrey Meadows), who works at the automat across the street from Mr. Shayne’s. Love arrives with a splash when a handsome and eligible tycoon (Grant) and a beautiful working woman (Day) meet over a curbside mud puddle. Indeed, there is too much in That Touch of Mink to enjoy to be bothered by a little thing like the actor’s birth certificates. In the opening scene, Doris Day (my favorite actress, in case I failed to mention) as “Cathy Timberlake” makes her way to the unemployment office to file her weekly claim, with a job interview scheduled to follow. Despite their mutual attraction, Cathy and Philip want different things. Cary Grant as my own personal shopper? 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. – MovieMovieBlogBlog II, Announcing THE UNEMPLOYMENT BLOGATHON! In which movie does Doris Day play an advertising account executive? Create a free website or blog at WordPress.com. However, as their relationship progresses, Cathy begins to succumb to Philip's charms; after all, it's pretty hard to resist a man who a.) Here that male lead is Cary Grant, so Day herself is the only unlikable one in the couple. Cary Grant helps Doris Day pick out shoes for That Touch of Mink (1962). Cathy Timberlake: Exactly! Spotting Cathy from his office window, Shayne sends his executive assistant Roger (Gig Young) over to apologize on his behalf. Every year I love sharing examples of Classic Holidays--the photographs, radio programs, vintage video, and films of holidays past 1920s to 1970s.These include GlamAmor-ous Holiday Moments from It's a Wonderful Life (1946) and Meet me in St. Louis (1944). 1956 Showdown at Abilene (costumes) 1956 Pillars of the Sky. Despite their mutual attraction, Cathy and Philip want different things. 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