Michael Caine on Cary Grant

Oscar-winning actor Michael Caine reflects on the charming characteristics of beloved actor Cary Grant in this TCM original production.

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[Jonni]

Those last couple of years before he died, when I was about 21 I attended one of Cary Grant’s college talks where he also shared film clips and reminiscences on his career. It was so other worldly to be in the same room as him. Mesmerizing.

[Geoff_Tuba_UK]

Probably around 1989 I walked into the corner office of my boss. The aircraft company I was working for was based at Filton, an airfield in north Bristol, England. I chatted with my boss about some particular job he wanted me to do, but I kept looking at a large, framed, black & white photograph which sat on the wall behind his desk. It showed Cary Grant exiting an aircraft with a gentleman in spectacles by his side. I asked, "Was that taken on the Filton runway?". His answer, "Yes, and the guy next to him is my Dad. They were in the scouts together and pals when they were kids".

[michaelknapp]

He’s the It guy for all of Hollywood. He just had it. His walk, his sun tan, his smile, his accent. He was the complete package. He was a movie star!!

[mikep]

“Everyone wants to be Cary Grant. Even I want to be Cary Grant.” Cary Grant

[greglapointe]

Michael Caine and Carey Grant, two of the finest actors ever to grace the screen!

[joycekellner]

This is sooo wonderful. Not just for the iconic images, but for Michael Caine's terrific narration. I had forgotten what a great voice he has.

[markmarsh]

If MIchael Caine was narrating a Bio of his mailman or gardener we still couldn't stop listening to his voice.

[johnraggett]

I used to be the manager of The Grand Spa Hotel (now The Avon Gorge Hotel), he used to stay with us when he came to visit his mother. He was charming and pleasure to host.

[penneyburgess]

Cary Grant has always been and always be my favorite actor.
Thank you Michael.

[janeporter]

One legendary actor talking about another⭐️❤️⭐️

[bearsagainstevil]

My mother came home years ago and said I just saw Cary grant, I said where she said in the wool shop, this was a tiny shop selling wool in Weston super mare a small town in England . I didn't believe her and was worried she was going delusional, she was in her 80s . Anyway later that day it was in the local news he was in the local area and she did see him, and apparently she said no one else in the shop recognised him . He had wished her a good day

[kellyanastasia]

This is a fine tribute and the narration by Michael Caine is absolutely wonderful. I wanted to add that I recall reading somewhere about Cary Grant's strong work ethic. For example, even if he was done with his particular scenes for the day and was free to leave he would insist on staying till filming was complete. Apparently he wanted to be around in able to observe and be available to the other actors to read lines off-camera in order to help them with close-ups etc. I'm sure his fellow actors appreciated that greatly .

[evol]

My mother in law worked for Mr Grant and we therefor would be at his home often. He was just as he was on the screen and as she was from Scotland he would chase her around the house pretending to play the pipes. The apple in his eye was Jenifer, she was everything to him. Just a very nice guy.

[ingvarhallstrom]

Someone said he acts like he has no idea how charming and good looking he really is, which of course is totally endearing. He''s never smug or glib about it, he always comes off as genuinely likeable.

[KJ-mdwj]

When living in Hollywood in 1978 I was in a grocery mart late at night and Glenn Ford passed by and said "Hi" with a smile. I will never forget this humble guy.

[normadesmond]

most handsome and stylish man ever on the silver screen.

[jennifersman]

Caine’s book “What’s It All About” is one of the great Hollywood memoirs. He has so many great memories because he came to Hollywood at a time when the old stars were still around and the new stars were young and hungry. So he saw the best of both

[abaachi]

To me, he'll always be the epitome of style.

[kevinn]

I worked 22 yrs as a camera person in the film industry and a self effacing, humble or gracious actor is hard to come by. A lot of huge egos out there. The thing is, most of the really charming actors are British, Canadian or Australian. They just have that understanding or desire to be part of the team, the group. They probably had families that would remind them who they are when they were young and they had that ironic sense of humour. I love watching Michael Caine and Cary Grant movies.

[pauljnolan]

Michael Caine is a great, great raconteur. Pick up anything he has ever written, and he has written much, and you won't be able to put it down.