To Catch a Thief
- Director: Alfred Hitchcock
- Writer: John Michael Hayes; David Dodge
- Producer: Alfred Hitchcock
CGiii Comment
The Quiche Lorraine...will make you scream.
Apologies...Maestro Hitchcock, but this is predictable crap.
A slither of intelligence enables anyone to guess the outcome.
It comes over as a comedy - not a good one and not the intention.
Even Hitchcock could screw things up [at times]...
Trailer...
The(ir) Blurb...
American expatriate John Robie, living in high style on the Riviera, is a retired cat burglar. He must find out who a copycat is to keep a new wave of jewel thefts from being pinned on him. High on the list of prime victims is Jessie Stevens, in Europe to help daughter Frances find a suitable husband. The Lloyds of London insurance agent is using a thief to catch a thief. Take an especially close look at scene where Robie gets Jessie's attention, dropping an expensive casino chip down the décolletage of a French roulette player.
Cast & Characters
Cary Grant as John Robie;
Grace Kelly as Frances Stevens;
Jessie Royce Landis as Jessie Stevens;
John Williams as H.H. Hughson;
Charles Vanel as Bertani;
Brigitte Auber as Danielle Foussard;
Jean Martinelli as Foussard;
Georgette Anys as Germaine;
George Adrian as Detective;
John Alderson as Detective at the Costume Ball;
Martha Bamattre as Kitchen Helper;
Rene Blancard as Commissaire Lepic;
Eugene Borden as French Waiter;
Nina Borget as Frenchwoman;
Margaret Brewster as Cold-cream Woman