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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.

(Source: available at Amazon AMC Classic Movie Companion).

Academy Awards 1955 --- Ceremony Number 28 (source: AMPAS)

AwardRecipientResult
Best Art DirectionArt Direction: Hal Pereira, Joseph McMillan Johnson; Set Decoration: Sam Comer, Arthur KramsNominated
Best CinematographyRobert BurksWon
Best Costume DesignEdith HeadNominated
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To Catch a Thief BlogHub Articles:

4K UHD Blu-ray Review: To Catch a Thief (Paramount Presents Series)

By Devon Powell on Oct 22, 2024 From Hitchcock Master

Distributor: Paramount Pictures Release Date: October 15, 2024 Region: Region Free Length: 01:46:31 Video: 2160P (HEVC, H.265 — Dolby Vision + HDR10) Main Audio: 5.1 English Dolby TrueHD Audio Alternate Audio: 2.0 French Mono Dolby Digital Audio 2.0 Spanish Dolby Digital Audio 2.0 Italian Dolby D... Read full article

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 Life

Romance, 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 Man

Grace 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 Master

Distributor: 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 Garden

COMEDY 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

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To Catch a Thief Quotes:

John Robie: [to Frances] Not only did I enjoy that kiss last night, I was awed by its efficiency.
Frances Stevens: My nerves could stand a drink.
Jessie Stevens: Your nerves and your mother!
Frances Stevens: So this is where you live? Oh, Mother will love it up here!
John Robie: For what it's worth, I never stole from anybody who would go hungry.
Frances Stevens: I called the police from your room and told them who you are and everything you've been doing tonight.
John Robie: Everything? The boys must have really enjoyed *that* at headquarters!
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To Catch a Thief Facts
The movie was filmed in the summer of 1954 but its release was delayed because the producers felt the age difference between Cary Grant and Grace Kelly was too great for their romance to be believable. Ironically, when released in 1955 the film immediately became one of the biggest hits of the decade.
Alfred Hitchcock: about 10 minutes in, sitting next to John Robie (Cary Grant) on a bus.
French actor Charles Vanel (as Bertani) could not speak a word of English. All his lines were dubbed.
There is a second reference to 'Alfred Hitchchock (I)''s dislike of eggs. A raw egg is thrown hitting the glass and splattering in the restaurant at the beginning when the kitchen staff believe Cary Grant is responsible for the recent thefts. He is also offered a saucer of milk referring to "cats".
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.
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