It's all smiles, only interrupted by occasional bursts of laughter, in this wonderful 1960 British comedy. "Make Mine Mink" is an assemblage of some of the finest comedic actors of the time located across the pond. Three misfits are roomers or spongers off the good-hearted Dame Beatrice Appleby. She is known for her charitable work and donations, especially for orphans. But she's getting tired and running low on funds.
Terry-Thomas is Major Albert Rayne, Athene Seyler is Dame Appleby, Hattie Jacques is Nanette Parry and Elspeth Duxbury is the riotously hilarious Pinkie Pinkerton. Billie Whitelaw is Lily in a nice supporting role, and some others contribute to the film. But, all the fun is in the mink heist gang – the major and his molls.
Strange circumstances turn this group of otherwise law-abiding citizens into modern Robin Hoods. All the proceeds from their capers go to help the poor children. So, naturally, we in the audience pull for them to succeed in crime. Yes, we must admit it. And, it's such a hilariously funny, madcap film. It could be broken down into several individual skits.
We never learn where or how the characters in a film like this come up with all the costumes and props they use for their heists. But that would spoil the show. So, it's just much, much fun to sit back and watch and listen and laugh at the delightful goings-on. What a wonderful comedy this is. It's a sure cure for the doldrums and earns my top rating of 10 stars. This is a comedy that should never grow old or wear out.
Terry-Thomas is Major Albert Rayne, Athene Seyler is Dame Appleby, Hattie Jacques is Nanette Parry and Elspeth Duxbury is the riotously hilarious Pinkie Pinkerton. Billie Whitelaw is Lily in a nice supporting role, and some others contribute to the film. But, all the fun is in the mink heist gang – the major and his molls.
Strange circumstances turn this group of otherwise law-abiding citizens into modern Robin Hoods. All the proceeds from their capers go to help the poor children. So, naturally, we in the audience pull for them to succeed in crime. Yes, we must admit it. And, it's such a hilariously funny, madcap film. It could be broken down into several individual skits.
We never learn where or how the characters in a film like this come up with all the costumes and props they use for their heists. But that would spoil the show. So, it's just much, much fun to sit back and watch and listen and laugh at the delightful goings-on. What a wonderful comedy this is. It's a sure cure for the doldrums and earns my top rating of 10 stars. This is a comedy that should never grow old or wear out.