Classic Movie Cafe

To Catch A Thief (1955)

Suspected in a new series of gem heists in the luxury hotels of the French Riviera, reformed jewel thief John Robie (Cary Grant) sets out to clear himself -- and catch the real thief -- with the help of pampered heiress Frances Stevens (Grace Kelly). Robie's plan backfires, but Frances, who believes him guilty, proves her love by helping him escape, and the real criminal is exposed in a spine-tingling climax. Alfred Hitchcock directs.

I have been on a Alfred Hitchcock kick since Alfred Hitchcock day and I have to be honest before this week I hadn't seen alot of his movie's, I just assumed that all classic thrillers are a little more humerous in comparison with today's suspense in films, however I was dead wrong. The storylines in these movies are so creative and keep you involved in the movie I'm beginning to realize the full genius that Alfred Hitchcock was. So Today I am just going to write about one of his movies the one I watched recently which to be honest isn't one of his best films and its a little out of the ordinary for Hitchcock to have romance in his movies and this one there is a definate romance. I guess the reasons why this is up on the list of classic movies that I love is a very simple one the movie is set on location in the beautiful French Riviera I think it has been a while since I've seen a movie on a more beautiful set, second I love that two giant stars are in this movie I absolutely love Cary Grant this movie shows a more casual side to him as well he's not always dressed in a suit instead you see him in stripes and polka dots and even dun dun dun swimming trunks I think its great how he appears so casual not the usual for this great star, I also think its crazy how tan he is in this film i didn't think it was that possible to get so dark. And of course America's Princess Grace Kelly what a beautiful actress to choose for such a beautiful location I love her in this movies she has sas and grace, and everything a woman wants to be no wonder they call her the American Princess she is truely timeless.
Here are a few photos from the movie.

This photo had to be included Alfred Hitchcock makes a cameo appearance in this film thats him on the right haha so fun.

I cannot think of anything greater in classic hollywood than to see Cary Grant and Grace Kelly driving around in a convertable in the french riviera...so sweet!

Here Grace points out "have you ever seen such beautiful shades of blue" i have to agree with her so scenic. Love It!
SRIPES AND POLKA DOTS!!! so great will you ever see Grant more casual than this.

Oh wait yes you will here he is in his swim trunks! what where is the suit.

One of my favorite scenes plotting out how to catch a thief in the most beautiful french flower market and the chase begins here the cops charge after Grant tossing bundles of flowers everywhere I may be a girl but how can you not love it.

Lovely French Actress I seriously love her strong accent and her desperate attempts at trying to sedduce Grant, what a sultry villiain i need to learn how to channel her skills.

What's more fun than the classic casino scenes.

They meet!

After Grant tells Grace Kelly that she is too nice of a girl for him SHE kisses him goodnight not such a nice girl after all! love it!

He's not sure what just happened.

I think one of the favorite scenes that classic hollywood movie maker's loved to film was party scenes and this one takes the prize home this costume ball was so extravegantely amazing!

Great costumes!

What a beautiful home

threats

plotting the catch

I love this scene the french temptress lures Grant away from the American Beauty Grace Kelly and out comes the claws as the American girl and the French girl fight over thier man. The climactic moment revealing of who the THIEF is!