To | Catch A Thief (1955)

: The location of Robie’s picturesque hilltop villa. Expand map

The film's "co-star" is the French Riviera, featuring several iconic real-world locations. To Catch a Thief (1955)

: Hitchcock famously called the film a "lightweight story". It prioritized sophisticated comedy and visual splendor over the intense suspense typical of his other works. : The location of Robie’s picturesque hilltop villa

: 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. It prioritized sophisticated comedy and visual splendor over

: Robie targets Jessie Stevens, a wealthy widow, and her glamorous daughter, Frances (Grace Kelly). While Frances initially suspects Robie’s true identity, she becomes drawn to the danger he represents.

To Catch a Thief is a sophisticated romantic thriller directed by Alfred Hitchcock . Released in 1955, it is celebrated for its lush visual style, sparkling dialogue, and the electric chemistry between its stars, Cary Grant and Grace Kelly . Plot Synopsis The story is set on the sun-drenched French Riviera .

: Grace Kelly famously drives recklessly along the Corniche road in the film; tragically, she died in a car accident on that same road in 1982. Key Locations and Venues