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Fun in the Sun: Excitement on the French Riviera in Alfred Hitchcock's "To Catch a Thief" (1955)
Lady Eve's Reel Life Posted by The Lady Eve on May 17, 2022
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 read more
Blu-ray Review: To Catch a Thief (Paramount Presents Series)
Hitchcock Master Posted by Devon Powell on May 2, 2020
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
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ONCE A THIEF (1965)
Stardust and Shadows Posted by Terry on Oct 4, 2019
The little things you find when you walk into a shop – like Alain Delon’s character did in ONCE A THIEF (1965). This Ralph Nelson directed picture is a stylish thriller from the opening frame to the end titles. The opening sequence, shot in a San Francisco jazz club, features read more
On DVD: Preston Foster as a Suave Gentleman Thief in Double Danger (1938)
Classic Movies Posted by KC on Sep 24, 2019
I’ve been a big fan of actor and singer Preston Foster ever since I saw his brooding performance opposite Belita in the ice skating noir The Hunted (1948). He’s got an unusually low-key presence: charming, lightly flirtatious, always in control, but never raising his voice and rarely thr read more
COMEDY GOLD #18: The picnic from To Catch a Thief (1955)
The Old Hollywood Garden Posted by Carol Martinheira on Aug 16, 2019
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 al read more
Once a Thief (1935)
Noirish Posted by John Grant on Aug 1, 2019
UK / 67 minutes / bw / Ambassador Dir: George Pearson Pr: Anthony Havelock-Allan Scr: Basil Mason Story: Robert William Dargavel Cine: Francis Carver Cast: John Stuart, Derek Gorst, Frederick Culley, Nancy Burne, Lewis Shaw, Lola Duncan, Joan Kemp-Welsh, Ronald Shiner. An enjoyable little filler th read more
Book Review--Retro-Style Adventure in Stephen Jared's The Chameleon Thief of Cairo
Classic Movies Posted by KC on Jul 27, 2018
The Chameleon Thief of Cairo
Stephen Jared
Solstice Publishing, 2018
Since his 2011 debut, Jack and the Jungle Lion, I’ve always looked forward to Stephen Jared’s next novel. His retro books are classic movies on the page, trading off between noir and adventure genres. Of the six title read more
Review: To Catch a Thief (1955)
4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on Apr 18, 2018
There’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 boasti read more
Review: To Catch a Thief (1955)
4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on Apr 18, 2018
There’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 boasti read more
Review: To Catch a Thief (1955) – draft
4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on Apr 9, 2018
There’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 the attributes of its stars but the extensive on location shooting boasting Cannes shorel read more
James Caan and Michael Mann Team Up for "Thief"
Classic Film & TV Cafe Posted by Rick29 on Sep 21, 2017
James Cann as Frank.
Michael Mann makes a remarkably self-assured debut as feature film director with his sleek 1981 drama Thief. After graduating from the London Film School in the 1960s, Mann gained experienced on television, working on crime dramas such as Starsky and Hutch and Joseph Wambaugh's read more
James Caan and Michael Mann Team Up for "Thief"
Classic Film & TV Cafe Posted by Rick29 on Sep 21, 2017
James Cann as Frank.
Michael Mann makes a remarkably self-assured debut as feature film director with his sleek 1981 drama Thief. After graduating from the London Film School in the 1960s, Mann gained experienced on television, working on crime dramas such as Starsky and Hutch and Joseph Wambaugh's read more
The Bicycle Thief (1948)
4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on Mar 24, 2017
The original title in Italian is Ladri di biclette and I’ve seen it translated different ways including Bicycle Thieves or The Bicycle Thief. Personally, the latter seems more powerful because it develops the ambiguity of the film right in the title. It’s only until later when all the read more
The Bicycle Thief (1948)
4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on Mar 24, 2017
The original title in Italian is Ladri di biclette and I’ve seen it translated different ways including Bicycle Thieves or The Bicycle Thief. Personally, the latter seems more powerful because it develops the ambiguity of the film right in the title. It’s only until later when all the read more
The Bicycle Thief (1948)
4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on Mar 24, 2017
The original title in Italian is Ladri di biclette and I’ve seen it translated different ways namely Bicycle Thieves or The Bicycle Thief. Personally, the latter seems more powerful because it develops the ambiguity of the film right in the title. It’s only until later when all the impli read more
An all-too-brief look at To Catch a Thief (1955)
Love Letters to Old Hollywood Posted by Michaela on Jun 19, 2016
Alfred Hitchcock was a genius. You know why? Because he made To Catch a Thief. Many like to dismiss Thief as one Hitch's lesser efforts, but I think that's only because of the magnitude of his filmography. In context of that, yeah, Thief isn't in the top 5. But if you look at the film objectively, t read more
To Catch a Thief (1955)
The Old Hollywood Garden Posted by Carol Martinheira on May 23, 2016
To Catch a Thief (1955)
On May 23, 2016 By CarolIn Uncategorized
No one has ever claimed that To Catch a Thief is the best Hitchcock film. It’s probably not even in the top 10, but it is undeniably one of his most widely beloved. Because there’s nothin read more
To Catch a Thief (1955)
Flickers in Time Posted by Beatrice on Feb 6, 2016
To Catch a Thief Directed by Alfred Hitchcock Written by John Michael Hayes based on a novel by David Dodge 1955/USA Paramount Pictures Repeat viewing/Netflix rental This movie is a ton of fun, especially if you like eye candy. John Robie (Cary Grant) lives in a villa on the French Riviera read more
Grace Kelly in "To Catch a Thief" ( 1955 )
Silver Scenes - A Blog for Classic Film Lovers Posted by The Metzinger Sisters on Nov 12, 2015
Alfred Hitchcock had just wrapped production on Rear Window when he plunged into his next film To Catch a Thief. This picture would unite Cary Grant, whom he coaxed away from retirement, and his favorite leading lady, Grace Kelly. Hitchcock had purchased the rights to David Dodge's Cannes caper in 1 read more
Grace Kelly in "To Catch a Thief" ( 1955 )
Silver Scenes - A Blog for Classic Film Lovers Posted by The Metzinger Sisters on Nov 12, 2015
Alfred Hitchcock had just wrapped production on Rear Window when he plunged into his next film To Catch a Thief. This picture would unite Cary Grant, whom he coaxed away from retirement, and his favorite leading lady, Grace Kelly. Hitchcock had purchased the rights to David Dodge's Cannes caper in 1 read more