To Catch A Thief (1955) Guide

: Hitchcock makes his signature cameo about 10 minutes into the film, sitting next to Cary Grant on a bus. Critical and Cultural Impact

: The primary setting for the hotel scenes and the beach raft sequence. To Catch a Thief (1955)

: John "The Cat" Robie (Cary Grant), a retired jewel thief and former member of the French Resistance, is the prime suspect when a series of copycat robberies strikes the local elite. : Hitchcock makes his signature cameo about 10

: Major filming took place throughout these resort towns, including the flower market in Nice. : Major filming took place throughout these resort

: Despite mixed reviews from critics who found it "fluffy," the film was a massive box-office hit.

: The film was shot in Technicolor and VistaVision , winning an Academy Award for Best Cinematography for Robert Burks’ stunning depiction of the Riviera.