To Catch a Thief (1955) | |
| Director(s) | Alfred Hitchcock |
| Producer(s) | Alfred Hitchcock |
| Top Genres | Crime, Mystery, Romance, Thriller/Suspense |
| Top Topics | Book-Based, Romance (Drama) |
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To Catch a Thief Overview:
To Catch a Thief (1955) was a Crime - Mystery Film directed by Alfred Hitchcock and produced by Alfred Hitchcock.
The film was based on the novel of the same name written by David Dodge published in 1952.
SYNOPSIS
Hitchcock Lite describes this detour into comedy-suspense. Grant plays a (supposedly) retired jewel thief who finds himself once again under suspicion when a rash of jewel heists hits the aristocrats of Monaco. He woos elegant American heiress Kelly, and, as she tempts him with her jewelry and her charms, they pursue the thief to clear Grant's name. Famously sexy, with swirling kisses, fireworks, and come-hither dialogue.
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Academy Awards 1955 --- Ceremony Number 28 (source: AMPAS)
| Award | Recipient | Result |
| Best Art Direction | Art Direction: Hal Pereira, Joseph McMillan Johnson; Set Decoration: Sam Comer, Arthur Krams | Nominated |
| Best Cinematography | Robert Burks | Won |
| Best Costume Design | Edith Head | Nominated |
BlogHub Articles:
Fun in the Sun: Excitement on the French Riviera in Alfred Hitchcock's "To Catch a Thief" (1955)
By The Lady Eve on May 17, 2022 From Lady Eve's Reel LifeRomance, adventure and intrigue, plus dashing Cary Grant and delectable Grace Kelly. All of this along with a tour of the French Riviera courtesy of Alfred Hitchcock. Who could resist such high style fun in the sun - and moonlight?What rapidly turns into an adventure begins with a mundane shot of a ... Read full article
Grace Kelly tries to expose Cary Grant in Alfred Hitchcock’s “To Catch a Thief”
By Stephen Reginald on Sep 18, 2020 From Classic Movie ManGrace Kelly tries to expose Cary Grant in Alfred Hitchcock’s “To Catch a Thief” To Catch a Thief (1955) is a romantic thriller directed by Alfred Hitchcock and starring Cary Grant and Grace Kelly. John Michael Hayes wrote the screenplay and the cinematography was by long-time ... Read full article
Blu-ray Review: To Catch a Thief (Paramount Presents Series)
By Devon Powell on May 2, 2020 From Hitchcock MasterDistributor: Paramount Pictures Release Date: April 21, 2020 Region: Region A Length: 01:46:31 Video: 1080P (MPEG-4, AVC) Main Audio: 5.1 English Dolby TrueHD Alternate Audio: 2.0 Mono Spanish (Castilian) Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono Spanish (Latin) Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono French: Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono It... Read full article
COMEDY GOLD #18: The picnic from To Catch a Thief (1955)
By Carol Martinheira on Aug 16, 2019 From The Old Hollywood GardenCOMEDY GOLD #18: The picnic from To Catch a Thief (1955) On August 16, 2019August 16, 2019 By CarolIn Uncategorized To Catch a Thief (1955, dir. Alfred Hitchcock) boasts not only two of the most beautiful people who have ever lived as its leads, but also some of the mo... Read full article
Review: To Catch a Thief (1955)
By 4 Star Film Fan on Apr 18, 2018 From 4 Star FilmsThere’s little doubt that To Catch a Thief is Hitchcock at his breeziest and with the once-in-a-lifetime pairing of Cary Grant and Grace Kelly the picture could coast on?looks and charm?alone. Not simply based on?the attributes of?its stars either but the extensive on location shooting boastin... Read full article
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Quotes from
John Robie: Everything? The boys must have really enjoyed *that* at headquarters!
John Robie: I only regret one thing.
Danielle Foussard: That you never asked me to marry you?
John Robie: No, that I never taught you better English.
John Robie: May I ask you a personal question?
Frances Stevens: I've been hoping you would.
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Facts about
John Robie mentions that as a youth he was in a trapeze group that traveled around Europe. In real life, Cary Grant was in an acrobatic troupe that toured around Europe (and eventually came to America) when he was young.
On 14 September 1982, Grace Kelly was killed in an automobile accident in Monaco, supposedly on the very same road as her famous chase scene in this film and not far from where she had a picnic scene with Cary Grant. She was 52 years old and lost control of her car after apparently suffering a stroke while at the wheel.
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