To Catch A Thief (1955) Direct
: The location of Robie’s picturesque hilltop villa. Expand map
: Major filming took place throughout these resort towns, including the flower market in Nice.
: During a lavish masquerade ball, Robie unmasks the true "Cat"—revealed to be Danielle, the daughter of his former associate—during a rooftop confrontation. Production Highlights To Catch a Thief (1955)
: This was Kelly’s final film with Hitchcock. Shortly after filming on the Riviera, she met Prince Rainier of Monaco and retired from acting to become Princess Grace in 1956.
: Designer Edith Head created iconic costumes for Grace Kelly, including the famous gold ballgown and blue chiffon dress, which cemented Kelly’s status as a fashion icon. : The location of Robie’s picturesque hilltop villa
: The film was shot in Technicolor and VistaVision , winning an Academy Award for Best Cinematography for Robert Burks’ stunning depiction of the Riviera.
: Hitchcock makes his signature cameo about 10 minutes into the film, sitting next to Cary Grant on a bus. Critical and Cultural Impact Production Highlights : This was Kelly’s final film
: The primary setting for the hotel scenes and the beach raft sequence.