I have always been a fan of Grace Kelly and I very much enjoyed her performance in this film. The dialogue of this film was very snappy and entertaining, and was able to keep my attention. Very worth watching

John Robie, an American living on the French Riviera, is in a spot of bother. Before the war he was an infamous jewel thief, known as 'The Cat' but after serving in the resistance he has been allowed to live in peace… that is until somebody starts committing near identical robberies. The police and his former associates, who are trying to go straight, believe he has returned to his old ways while he protests his innocence. To prove his innocence he meets with insurance agent H. H. Hughson and comes up with an unusual proposition; if Hughson gives him a list of his wealthy clients and the value of the jewellery he will figure out who the 'New Cat' will strike against… of course if Robie has returned to his old life such a list would be invaluable.He soon picks a name on the list, a wealthy American woman, and goes about befriending her and her beautiful daughter Frances. Inevitably he grows close to Frances but there are a couple of complications; Danielle Foussard, the daughter of an old friend, is flirting with him and Frances soon figures out who he really is.This is one of Hitchcock's lighter films; it may be set against a background of crime but it is still a romance at heart. Cary Grant does a fine job as Robie, he may be rather old compared to his female co-stars but not to such a degree that it any relationship seems unbelievable… especially as he is posing as a wealthy man. Grace Kelly is fun as Danielle; beautiful but with a dangerous streak and Brigitte Auber brings a different sort of sexiness to the role of Danielle. We are also treated to fine performances from John Williams as Hughson and Jessie Royce Landis as Danielle's mother. There are plenty of amusing moments and a few twists and turns before the identity of the thief is exposed in a thrilling roof-top finale. We are also treated to frequent views of the beautiful scenery of the Riviera. Overall I'd certainly recommend this to anybody wanting a film with a bit of mystery, a bit of action, lots of great scenery, a good looking cast, a little romance and a decent number of laughs; all without anything that could be considered offensive.

TO CATCH A THIEF is one solid mix between an entertaining thriller, a elegant romance and a healthy comedy. The main protagonist is a former burglar and jewel thief. On the French Riviere, in a luxury hotel a theft of jewelry was committed in a way peculiar to the main character of this film. He will try to prove his innocence in a simple way. It takes a thief to catch a thief. However, the rich and beautiful women can be helpful also ...Scenery is amazing. Well, they used authentic locations. I must admit that I expected a more exciting movie. I would describe this movie as a thriller for a noble society. How much jewelry and gems can be exciting, their stealing is more exciting. A comedy and romance with quite a lot of chemistry have saved this movie. The atmosphere is very bright and it is perhaps Hitchcock's failure. However, as a significant change in relation to his distinctive style, when thrillers are concerned, this is not so bad.Characterization is good. Cary Grant as John Robie ("The Cat") is the eternal seducer and charmer. His role is too obvious. I think that his character lacks a bit of mystery. Grace Kelly as Frances Stevens was a real lady, spoiled daughter and exciting adventuress at the same time. In this film, Ms. Kelly is superior. Mr. Grant and Miss Kelly do grandly, especially in one sly seduction scene.John Williams as H. H. Hughson is a serious character. In some scenes, in his expression was visible anxiety. Jessie Royce Landis as Jessie Stevens is the comedian in this case. A rich woman, which is eager for excitement. Brigitte Auber as Danielle Foussard is a character who introduces a little of European charm and a „thievery" in the film.To Catch a Thief is a strange game between cats and mice. Cats are too much for mice. However, on the French board there is is no room for two cats.

Cary Grant and Grace Kelly stars in this Alfred Hitchcock classic about a retired cat burglar who is being set up by a jewel thief who is at large on the Riviera.Jessie Royce Landis,John Williams,Charles Vanel and Brigitte Auber co-star in this 1955 classic.There is a jewel thief that is at large on the Riviera and all the evidence of his/her crime points to a retired cat burglar John Robie as his ways of burglary are being copied.Robie,who was able to escape the law,pleads innocence and has decided to find out who is behind all this new crime wave that has been happening.With the aid of a reluctant detective H. H. Hughson,they decide to monitor bejeweled wealthy vacationers to find out the identity of the jewel thief.No question that this has become a landmark film in Hollywood being the last film of Grace Kelly,who gave up her acting career to marry Prince Rainier of Monaco and decided to go into philanthropy works thereafter.Aside from that,fans are treated into a comedic and enjoyable film wherein the viewers are charmed no end by the good looks of both Cary Grant and Grace Kelly.In addition to that,we are also treated to a lightweight Hitchcock film considering as the story was told in a relaxed mood as compared to most of his films.Overall,it was an fun film to watch.