To Catch A Thief

Living on the French Riviera, John Robie is a retired jewel thief who was once known as 'The Cat.' He catches the eye of Frances Stevens who is a pampered, vacationing heiress. But when a new rash of gem thefts occurs amongst the luxury hotels of the spectacular French playground, it appea...

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Corporate Author: Paramount Pictures Corporation., Paramount Home Entertainment (Firm)
Other Authors: Hayes, John Michael, 1919-2008., Hitchcock, Alfred, 1899-1980., Grant, Cary, 1904-1986., Grace, Princess of Monaco, 1929-1982., Landis, Jessie Royce, 1904-1972., Williams, John, 1903-1983., Vanel, Charles, 1892-1989., Auber, Brigitte, 1928-, Murray, Lyn, 1909-1989., Dodge, David, 1910-1974.
Format: Videos DVD
Language: English
French
Spanish
Published: Hollywood, Calif. : Paramount Home Entertainment, [2009]
Series: Paramount centennial collection.
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Summary: Living on the French Riviera, John Robie is a retired jewel thief who was once known as 'The Cat.' He catches the eye of Frances Stevens who is a pampered, vacationing heiress. But when a new rash of gem thefts occurs amongst the luxury hotels of the spectacular French playground, it appears that 'The Cat' is on the prowl once again. Robie might be reformed, but is he deviously using Frances to gain access to the tempting collection of fabulous jewelry belonging to her mother?
Item Description: Title from container.
Based on the novel by David Dodge.
Originally released as a motion picture in 1955.
Special features: Disc 1: Commentary by Dr. Drew Casper, Hitchcock film historian. Disc 2: A night with the Hichcocks; "Unacceptable under the code:" film censorship in America; writing and casting To catch a thief; the making of To catch a thief; behind the gates: Cary Grant and Grace Kelly; Alfred Hitchcock and To catch a thief: an appreciation; Edith Head: the Paramount years; If you love To catch a thief, you'll love this interactive travelogue; original theatrical trailer; galleries.
Physical Description: 2 videodiscs (106 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 booklet (8 pages : color illustrations ; 19 cm).
Format: DVD, region 1, widescreen (enhanced); Dolby Digital 2.0 stereo. surround, Dolby Digital mono., NTSC.
Audience: Not rated.
Production Credits: Director of photography, Robert Burks ; editor, George Tomasini ; music by Lyn Murray ; costumes, Edith Head.
ISBN: 1415748489
9781415748480