To Catch a Thief (1955)

WANTED by the police in all the luxury-spots of Europe!... A catch for any woman!

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.

Rating

G

Cast

Cary Grant, Grace Kelly, Jessie Royce Landis, John Williams

Director

Alfred Hitchcock