To catch a thief
(DVD)

Originally released as a motion picture in 1955.

Based on the novel by David Dodge.

Special features include: Commentary by Peter Bogdanovich and Laurent Bouzereau; Four 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" featurette; theatrical trailer.

Director of photography, Robert Burks ; film editing, George Tomasini ; production design, Joseph MacMillan Johnson, Hal Pereira ; editor, George Tomasini ; music, Lyn Murray.

Cary Grant, Grace Kelly, Jessie Royce Landis, John Williams, Charles Vanel, Brigitte Auber, Jean Martinelli, Georgette Anys.

A woman falls in love with a reformed jewel thief, but suspects he's active again when a series of jewel heists occur.

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 thief with her mother's fabulous jewels. His plan backfires, however, but Frances, who believes him guilty, proves her love by helping him escape.

DVD format, region 1, NTSC, widescreen presentation, enhanced for 16:9 TVs; Dolby Digital 2.0 surround, mono.

Closed-captioned for the hearing impaired.

English or dubbed French dialogue, optional English subtitles.

Academy Awards, USA, 1956: Oscar - Best Cinematography - Color (Robert Burks).