DVD
To catch a thief
Call Number
- DVD MYSTERY/THRILLER (CEN, OSH)
Edition
Special collector's ed.
Languages
English or French dialogue; optional English subtitles; closed-captioned.
Performers
Cary Grant, Grace Kelly, Jesse Royce Landis, John Williams, Charles Vanel, Brigitte Auber.
Publication Information
Hollywood, Calif. : Paramount Home Entertainment, [2007]
Physical Description
1 videodisc (106 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Audience
Not rated.
Uniform Title
Summary
John Robie is a reformed jewel thief who was once known as "The Cat." Robie is suspected of a new rash of gem thefts in the luxury hotels of the French Riviera, and he must set out to clear himself. Meeting pampered heiress Frances, he sees a chance to bait the mysterious theif with her mother's fabulous jewels. His plan backfires, however, but Frances, who believes him guilty, proves her love by helping him escape.
Notes
Title from container.
Based on the novel by David Dodge.
Originally released as a motion picture in 1955.
Special features: Commentary by Peter Bogdanovich and Laurent Bouzereau ; 4 featurettes: Writing and casting To catch a thief, The making of To catch a thief, Alfred Hitchcock and To catch a thief: an appreciation, Edith Head, the Paramount years ; theatrical trailer.