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)

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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4K UHD & Blu-ray Repackaging: To Catch A Thief [Limited Edition Steelbook]

By Devon Powell on Jul 2, 2025 From Hitchcock Master

Distributor: Paramount Pictures Release Date: July 29, 2025 Alfred Hitchcock?s To Catch a Thief is receiving a Limited Edition Steelbook repackaging from Paramount Pictures on both 4K UHD and Blu-ray. Both releases are single disc editions, so fans will have to choose which format they prefer. While... Read full article


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 Dig... 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


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Quotes from To Catch a Thief

Frances Stevens: I'm in love with you.
John Robie: Now that's a ridiculous thing to say.


Frances Stevens: Are you sure you were talking about water skis? From where I sat it looked as though you were conjugating some irregular verbs.


Frances Stevens: My nerves could stand a drink.
Jessie Stevens: Your nerves and your mother!


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Facts about To Catch a Thief

Alfred Hitchcock: about 10 minutes in, sitting next to John Robie (Cary Grant) on a bus.
In this film Jessie Royce Landis plays Cary Grant's potential mother-in-law. In North by Northwest, she would play his actual mother.
The picnic scene in which Francie (Grace Kelly) asks John (Cary Grant), "Do you want a leg or a breast?" as well as John's response, "You make the choice." was an improvisation.
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