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Make Mine Mink [DVD]

Terry-Thomas , Athene Seyler , Robert Asher    Universal, suitable for all   DVD
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
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  • Actors: Terry-Thomas, Athene Seyler, Hattie Jacques, Elspeth Duxbury, Billie Whitelaw
  • Directors: Robert Asher
  • Writers: Michael Pertwee, Peter Blackmore, Peter Coke
  • Producers: Earl St. John, Hugh Stewart
  • Format: PAL
  • Language: English
  • Subtitles: English
  • Subtitles For The Hearing Impaired: English
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 4:3 - 1.33:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: U
  • Studio: ITV DVD
  • DVD Release Date: 27 May 2002
  • Run Time: 96 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B00006423U
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 16,867 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)

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Make Mine Mink (1960) was adapted from a West End stage farce, Breath of Spring. In a mansion block in Knightsbridge, a gang of middle-aged biddies decide to brighten up "the dullness of the tea time of life" by staging a series of robberies on furriers, then donating the proceeds to charitable concerns. Terry Thomas as a retired army officer leads the gang, which includes Athene Seyler and Hattie Jacques, on a series of capers that nearly go awry when their maid, Billie Whitelaw, an ex-con and also a resident of the block, falls for a police officer. Among many funny scenes is a particular gem between Seyler and Kenneth Williams, her nephew to whom she hopes to palm off a stolen mink, and another where Terry Thomas enters a low-down dive to the accompaniment of the "Harry Lime theme". The playing of the whole cast is second to none under the direction of Robert Asher, who with his cameraman disguises the stage origins of the piece very adeptly.

On the DVD: Make Mine Mink comes to DVD in 4:3 ratio with a mono soundtrack. The theatrical trailer is introduced by Terry Thomas, who presents us to his gang of fur thieves as the voice on the soundtrack announces him as "fur, fur funnier than you've seen him before". More TT tomfoolery can be found in the three-disc Terry Thomas Collection. --Adrian Edwards

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United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 2 DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital 2.0 ), English ( Subtitles ), SPECIAL FEATURES: Black & White, Interactive Menu, Scene Access, SYNOPSIS: Make Mine Mink (1960) was adapted from a West End stage farce, Breath of Spring. In a mansion block in Knightsbridge, a gang of middle-aged biddies decide to brighten up "the dullness of the tea time of life" by staging a series of robberies on furriers, then donating the proceeds to charitable concerns. Terry Thomas as a retired army officer leads the gang, which includes Athene Seyler and Hattie Jacques, on a series of capers that nearly go awry when their maid, Billie Whitelaw, an ex-con and also a resident of the block, falls for a police officer. Among many funny scenes is a particular gem between Seyler and Kenneth Williams, her nephew to whom she hopes to palm off a stolen mink, and another where Terry Thomas enters a low-down dive to the accompaniment of the "Harry Lime theme". The playing of the whole cast is second to none under the direction of Robert Asher, who with his cameraman disguises the stage origins of the piece very adeptly. On the DVD:Make Mine Mink comes to DVD in 4:3 ratio with a mono soundtrack. The theatrical trailer is introduced by Terry Thomas, who presents us to his gang of fur thieves as the voice on the soundtrack announces him as "fur, fur funnier than you've seen him before". More TT tomfoolery can be found in the three-disc Terry Thomas Collection. ...Make Mine Mink


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18 of 19 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous Old Fashioned Comedy 14 July 2002
By A Customer
Format:DVD
Lovely comedy starring some of Britains finest talents as hilarious fur theives. Terry-Thomas is superb as the somewhat sexist, yet chivilerous in his own way, would-be Robin Hood. Hattie Jacques plays an ettiquette teacher who acts more like Wodehouse's boistrous Honoria Glossop. Together with Athene Seyler and Irene Handl they steal furs & give the proceeds to charity.

Other highlights include Billie Whitelaw as the ex-con maid who is kept out of the fun and Kenneth Williams in a brilliantly well-played cameo.

This is a great film to simply relax to. It's sweet, innocent, simple and very, very funny.

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant film 4 July 2002
Format:VHS Tape
Another Terry Thomas classic. This time he teams up with a band of women crooks. They get out of trouble quicker than they get into it. Hattie Jacques and Athene Seyler are brilliant in the elevator scene. Kenneth Williams and Irene Handl both make appearances in this film. It is a true british classic comedy.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A gem of post-war comedy Britain. 8 Jun 2011
By Spike Owen TOP 500 REVIEWER
Format:DVD
Make Mine Mink is based on Peter Coke's West End play Breath Of Spring. The story centres around a group of odd-ball amateurs, who led by their aging landlady Dame Beatrice Appleby {Athene Seyler}, venture into crime by way of stealing valuable fur coats and then giving the proceeds from their crimes to charity. Joining the eccentric Dame is a has-been military officer {Terry-Thomas}, a larger than life etiquette instructor {Hattie Jacques} and a batty china mender {Elspeth Duxbury}. Oddly, and crucial to the plot of course, the house keeper is an ex-convict {sexy Billie Whitelaw} who is not involved. Just as well since her boyfriend is a Copper! This sets us up for a number of delightful sequences as our "crims" blunder into one caper after another, whilst trying to avoid capture by the increasingly baffled police force. The film even has time to homage The Third Man in one particularly funny scene as Thomas' Major Rayne goes in search of a "fence" for their ill gotten gains.

There are so many great things about Make Mine Mink, but what stands out the most is that it's a testament to what good writing and a quality cast can do for a basic premise. More known for being the director of film's starring that bastion of Jerry Lewis a like British comedy, Norman Wisdom, Robert Asher keeps it simple and lets the cast run with the material. The pace never lets up and there is not one sign of filler or awkward padding. Thomas is revelling in being the sole male actor in the core group and both Jacques and Seyler light up the screen regularly {look out for an hilarious smoke bomb moment from Jacques}. But it's Duxbury's movie all the way, a relative unknown with only 7 acting credits to her name {she passed away in 1967}, Duxbury gives a performance of such high comedic quality, this film becomes a fitting and lasting legacy to her name. As Pinkie she runs everywhere, forgets everything and has all her co-criminals constantly in despair. It's a truly joyous turn that for me personally has become a highlight of my viewings this year.

Available on Region 2 DVD, and part of the wonderful Terry-Thomas Box Set, Make Mine Mink should hopefully now start getting more exposure. It deserves it, a throwback to great British comedy days, and a film that's sure to have you grinning from ear to ear. 8.5/10
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars one of best comedies ever
This is one of my favorite comedies - the cast is brilliant, especially Terry-Thomas and Hattie Jacques. Read more
Published 18 days ago by morton marks
4.0 out of 5 stars great old movies
these great old comedies are far better than most modern films. we don't seem to get any genuine fun people any more,unless they can use a load of swear words.
Published 19 days ago by Mr R T Gumbrell gumby64
5.0 out of 5 stars Good Show ..
Splendid cast and really entertaining story perhaps Terry Thomas at his 1960 finest . Some times films based on stage plays fail, but this one scored 10 out of 10 for first class... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Roy Vicars
4.0 out of 5 stars Make Mine Mink
Excellent comedy. Good cast. Hatty Jacques, Terry Thomas and Athene Seyler made an excellent combination. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Richard Withey
4.0 out of 5 stars IT may be old buy it's a gud 'en.
This film grows on me, the more I watch it the more I like it. Great fun for every one.
Published 5 months ago by P. D. Willetts
4.0 out of 5 stars Light entertainment
In my opinion this film is funny, silly and brilliant. Its just the thing for a wet sunday afternoon. Stealing fur coats for charity hilarious! A must for fans of Terry Thomas.
Published 19 months ago by Esmeralda2001
5.0 out of 5 stars THIS MOVIE WILL MAKE YOU ROCK WITH LAUGHTER!!
One of the funniest and most hilarious movies to come out of the very early 60s that will make you rock with laughter! Read more
Published on 8 Sep 2009 by FAMOUS NAME
4.0 out of 5 stars Classic Comedy Romp!
"Make Mine Mink" is absolutely delightful. I have removed a star only because of the full-screen ratio (4 : 3). Read more
Published on 6 July 2008 by F. S. L'hoir
5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely Charming
Delightful comedy with some of the great stars of yesteryear, Hattie Jaques, brilliant as usual, Esma Cannon(an Aussie by birth) Billie Whitelaw, one of my all time favorites. Read more
Published on 3 April 2008 by JMN
4.0 out of 5 stars Stealing Furs!
An eccentric group of residents at a boarding house (including Hattie Jacques, Billie Whitelaw, and Terry-Thomas as a retired Major) decide to inject a spot of excitement in their... Read more
Published on 2 Nov 2007 by David Lusher
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