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The Resource Alfred Hitchcock's To catch a thief, a Paramount picture ; screenplay by John Michael Hayes ; directed by Alfred Hitchcock, (videorecording)

Alfred Hitchcock's To catch a thief, a Paramount picture ; screenplay by John Michael Hayes ; directed by Alfred Hitchcock, (videorecording)

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Summary
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 France, who believes him guilty, proves her love by helping him escape. In a spine-tingling climax, the real criminal is exposed. Special features: commentary, trailers, and more
Language
  • eng
  • eng
  • fre
  • por
  • spa
  • eng
  • fre
  • por
  • spa
  • eng
Work
Publication
Extent
1 videodisc (1 hr., 46 min.)
Note
  • Originally released as a motion picture in 1955
  • Based on the novel by David Dodge
  • Wide screen
  • Bonus features: Commentary by Dr. Drew Casper, Hitchcock film historian; A night with the Hitchcocks; Unacceptable under the code: censorship in Hollywood; Writing and casting To catch a thief; The making of To catch a thief; Behind the gates: Cary Grant and Grace Kelly; Alfred Hitchcock and To catch a thief: an appreciation; Edith Head: the Paramount years; If you love To catch a thief, you'll love this interactive travelogue; theatrical trailer; galleries
Instance
Label
Alfred Hitchcock's To catch a thief
Title
Alfred Hitchcock's To catch a thief
Statement of responsibility
a Paramount picture ; screenplay by John Michael Hayes ; directed by Alfred Hitchcock
Title variation
To catch a thief
Contributor
Actor
Director of photography
Editor of moving image work
Film director
Production company
Publisher
Screenwriter
Subject
Genre
Language
  • eng
  • eng
  • fre
  • por
  • spa
  • eng
  • fre
  • por
  • spa
  • eng
Summary
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 France, who believes him guilty, proves her love by helping him escape. In a spine-tingling climax, the real criminal is exposed. Special features: commentary, trailers, and more
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TEFMT
Characteristic
videorecording
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  • To catch a thief (Motion picture)
  • To catch a thief (Motion picture)
  • To catch a thief (Motion picture)
  • To catch a thief (Motion picture)
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Credits note
Director of photography, Robert Burks ; editor, George Tomasini ; music, Lyn Murray
Dewey number
791.43/72
Intended audience
Not rated
Language note
English, French, Spanish or Portuguese dialogue; Spanish, Portuguese, French or English subtitles; subtitled for the deaf and hard of hearing (SDH)
LC call number
PN1997
LC item number
.T6 2017
PerformerNote
Cary Grant, Grace Kelly, Jessie Royce Landis, John Williams, Charles Vanel, Brigitte Auber, Jean Martinelli, Georgette Anys
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  • 1919-2008
  • 1899-1980
  • 1904-1986
  • 1929-1982
  • 1904-1972
  • 1903-1983
  • 1892-1989
  • 1928-
  • 1909-1993
  • 1909-1968
  • 1909-1989
  • 1910-1974
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  • Hayes, John Michael
  • Hitchcock, Alfred
  • Grant, Cary
  • Grace
  • Landis, Jessie Royce
  • Williams, John
  • Vanel, Charles
  • Auber, Brigitte
  • Martinelli, Jean
  • Anys, Georgette
  • Burks, L. Robert
  • Tomasini, George
  • Murray, Lyn
  • Dodge, David
  • Paramount Pictures Corporation
  • Paramount Home Entertainment (Firm)
Runtime
106
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  • Jewel thieves
  • Heiresses
  • Man-woman relationships
Technique
live action
Label
Alfred Hitchcock's To catch a thief, a Paramount picture ; screenplay by John Michael Hayes ; directed by Alfred Hitchcock, (videorecording)
Instantiates
Publication
Copyright
Note
  • Originally released as a motion picture in 1955
  • Based on the novel by David Dodge
  • Wide screen
  • Bonus features: Commentary by Dr. Drew Casper, Hitchcock film historian; A night with the Hitchcocks; Unacceptable under the code: censorship in Hollywood; Writing and casting To catch a thief; The making of To catch a thief; Behind the gates: Cary Grant and Grace Kelly; Alfred Hitchcock and To catch a thief: an appreciation; Edith Head: the Paramount years; If you love To catch a thief, you'll love this interactive travelogue; theatrical trailer; galleries
Bar code
  • 31223135582766
  • 31223135582725
Carrier category
videodisc
Carrier category code
  • vd
Carrier MARC source
rdacarrier
Color
multicolored
Configuration of playback channels
unknown
Content category
two-dimensional moving image
Content type code
  • tdi
Content type MARC source
rdacontent
Dimensions
4 3/4 in.
Dimensions
other
Extent
1 videodisc (1 hr., 46 min.)
Media category
video
Media MARC source
rdamedia
Media type code
  • v
Medium for sound
videodisc
Other control number
032429258366
Other physical details
sound, color
Publisher number
  • 59160082000
  • 2065081
Sound on medium or separate
sound on medium
Specific material designation
videodisc
System control number
(OCoLC)1002310681
System details
Blu-ray, 1080p High Definition, wide screen; 2.0 stereo Dolby TrueHD (English), mono Dolby TrueHD (English, French, Spanish, Portuguese); requires Blu-ray player
Video recording format
Blu-ray disc
Label
Alfred Hitchcock's To catch a thief, a Paramount picture ; screenplay by John Michael Hayes ; directed by Alfred Hitchcock, (videorecording)
Publication
Copyright
Note
  • Originally released as a motion picture in 1955
  • Based on the novel by David Dodge
  • Wide screen
  • Bonus features: Commentary by Dr. Drew Casper, Hitchcock film historian; A night with the Hitchcocks; Unacceptable under the code: censorship in Hollywood; Writing and casting To catch a thief; The making of To catch a thief; Behind the gates: Cary Grant and Grace Kelly; Alfred Hitchcock and To catch a thief: an appreciation; Edith Head: the Paramount years; If you love To catch a thief, you'll love this interactive travelogue; theatrical trailer; galleries
Bar code
  • 31223135582766
  • 31223135582725
Carrier category
videodisc
Carrier category code
  • vd
Carrier MARC source
rdacarrier
Color
multicolored
Configuration of playback channels
unknown
Content category
two-dimensional moving image
Content type code
  • tdi
Content type MARC source
rdacontent
Dimensions
4 3/4 in.
Dimensions
other
Extent
1 videodisc (1 hr., 46 min.)
Media category
video
Media MARC source
rdamedia
Media type code
  • v
Medium for sound
videodisc
Other control number
032429258366
Other physical details
sound, color
Publisher number
  • 59160082000
  • 2065081
Sound on medium or separate
sound on medium
Specific material designation
videodisc
System control number
(OCoLC)1002310681
System details
Blu-ray, 1080p High Definition, wide screen; 2.0 stereo Dolby TrueHD (English), mono Dolby TrueHD (English, French, Spanish, Portuguese); requires Blu-ray player
Video recording format
Blu-ray disc

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