The Resource To catch a thief, a Paramount release ; screenplay by John Michael Hayes ; directed by Alfred Hitchcock
To catch a thief, a Paramount release ; screenplay by John Michael Hayes ; directed by Alfred Hitchcock
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- Summary
- 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
- Language
-
- eng
- fre
- eng
- eng
- eng
- Edition
- Special collector's edition.
- Extent
- 1 videodisc (106 min.)
- Note
-
- Based on the novel by David Dodge
- Originally released as a motion picture in 1955
- Special features: Commentary by Peter Bogdanovich and Laurent Bouzereau; 4 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;" theatrical trailer
- Isbn
- 9781415727638
- Label
- To catch a thief
- Title
- To catch a thief
- Statement of responsibility
- a Paramount release ; screenplay by John Michael Hayes ; directed by Alfred Hitchcock
- Title variation
- Alfred Hitchcock's To catch a thief
- Subject
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- Dodge, David, 1910-1974 -- Film adaptations
- Dodge, David, 1910-1974 -- Television adaptations
- Hotels -- France | Riviera -- Drama
- Jewel thieves -- France | Riviera -- Drama
- Man-woman relationships -- France | Riviera -- Drama
- Rich people -- France | Riviera -- Drama
- Riviera (France) -- Drama
- Video recordings
- Language
-
- eng
- fre
- eng
- eng
- eng
- Summary
- 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
- Awards note
- Academy Awards, USA, 1956: Oscar - Best Cinematography - Color (Robert Burks)
- Cataloging source
- TEFMT
- Characteristic
- videorecording
- Intended audience
- Not rated
- Language note
- English (Dolby 2.0, Dolby mono.) with optional soundtrack in French (Dolby mono), and with optional English subtitles; closed-captioned
- LC call number
- PN1995.9.S87
- LC item number
- A44743 2007
- PerformerNote
- Cary Grant, Grace Kelly, Jessie Royce Landis, John Williams
- http://library.link/vocab/relatedWorkOrContributorDate
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- 1919-2008
- 1899-1980
- 1904-1986
- 1929-1982
- 1904-1972
- 1903-1983
- 1910-1974
- http://library.link/vocab/relatedWorkOrContributorName
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- Hayes, John Michael
- Hitchcock, Alfred
- Grant, Cary
- Grace
- Landis, Jessie Royce
- Williams, John
- Dodge, David
- Paramount Pictures Corporation
- Paramount Home Entertainment (Firm)
- Runtime
- 106
- http://library.link/vocab/subjectName
-
- Dodge, David
- Dodge, David
- Jewel thieves
- Hotels
- Rich people
- Man-woman relationships
- Riviera (France)
- Target audience
- general
- Technique
- live action
- Label
- To catch a thief, a Paramount release ; screenplay by John Michael Hayes ; directed by Alfred Hitchcock
- Note
-
- Based on the novel by David Dodge
- Originally released as a motion picture in 1955
- Special features: Commentary by Peter Bogdanovich and Laurent Bouzereau; 4 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;" theatrical trailer
- Carrier category
- videodisc
- Carrier category code
-
- vd
- Carrier MARC source
- rdacarrier
- Color
- multicolored
- Configuration of playback channels
- mixed
- Content category
- two-dimensional moving image
- Content type code
-
- tdi
- Content type MARC source
- rdacontent
- Dimensions
- 4 3/4 in
- Dimensions
- other
- Edition
- Special collector's edition.
- Extent
- 1 videodisc (106 min.)
- Isbn
- 9781415727638
- Media category
- video
- Media MARC source
- rdamedia
- Media type code
-
- v
- Medium for sound
- videodisc
- Other control number
- 097361207346
- Other physical details
- sound, color
- Sound on medium or separate
- sound on medium
- Specific material designation
- videodisc
- System control number
- (OCoLC)123378047
- System details
- DVD, region 1, widescreen (16:9, enhanced) presentation; Dolby Digital 2.0 stereo., surround, Dolby Digital mono., NTSC
- Video recording format
- DVD
- Label
- To catch a thief, a Paramount release ; screenplay by John Michael Hayes ; directed by Alfred Hitchcock
- Note
-
- Based on the novel by David Dodge
- Originally released as a motion picture in 1955
- Special features: Commentary by Peter Bogdanovich and Laurent Bouzereau; 4 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;" theatrical trailer
- Carrier category
- videodisc
- Carrier category code
-
- vd
- Carrier MARC source
- rdacarrier
- Color
- multicolored
- Configuration of playback channels
- mixed
- Content category
- two-dimensional moving image
- Content type code
-
- tdi
- Content type MARC source
- rdacontent
- Dimensions
- 4 3/4 in
- Dimensions
- other
- Edition
- Special collector's edition.
- Extent
- 1 videodisc (106 min.)
- Isbn
- 9781415727638
- Media category
- video
- Media MARC source
- rdamedia
- Media type code
-
- v
- Medium for sound
- videodisc
- Other control number
- 097361207346
- Other physical details
- sound, color
- Sound on medium or separate
- sound on medium
- Specific material designation
- videodisc
- System control number
- (OCoLC)123378047
- System details
- DVD, region 1, widescreen (16:9, enhanced) presentation; Dolby Digital 2.0 stereo., surround, Dolby Digital mono., NTSC
- Video recording format
- DVD
Subject
- Dodge, David, 1910-1974 -- Film adaptations
- Dodge, David, 1910-1974 -- Television adaptations
- Hotels -- France | Riviera -- Drama
- Jewel thieves -- France | Riviera -- Drama
- Man-woman relationships -- France | Riviera -- Drama
- Rich people -- France | Riviera -- Drama
- Riviera (France) -- Drama
- Video recordings
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