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Bertani’s Staircase: Mystery Solved
The only To Catch A Thief location that has given me fits is the staircase leading down to Bertani’s restaurant. I had reached the frustrating conclusion that it was destroyed forever when the port was renovated in the 1970′s. Well, … Continue reading
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“The Long Escape” by David Dodge
I recently received the following Email from David Dodge expert Randal Brandt: “I am very pleased to announce the publication of David Dodge’s THE LONG ESCAPE by Bruin Books. First published in 1948 and out of print for many years, … Continue reading
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To Catch A Thief: Take 10
Le Stuff’s Definitive Location Guide to Alfred Hitchcock’s Classic Film Series Post #12 John Robie and Francie Stevens depart beneath the old stone gate of the Sanford Villa. They are followed, quite conspicuously, by the police. The uber-stylish powder blue Sunbeam … Continue reading
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To Catch A Thief: Take 9
Le Stuff’s Definitive Location Guide to Alfred Hitchcock’s Classic Film Series Post #11 After the wonderful raft scene just off the beach in front of The Hotel Carlton, Francie Stevens (Kelly’s character) convinces John Robie to let her accompany him on … Continue reading
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To Catch A Thief: Take 8
Le Stuff’s Definitive Location Guide to Alfred Hitchcock’ s Classic Film Series Post #10 Brigitte Auber told me recently that she first met Cary Grant in Cannes, just before filming began on “To Catch A Thief”. Alfred Hitchcock introduced them on … Continue reading
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The Location of Bertani’s Restaurant
An early scene in Alfred Hitchcock’s To Catch A Thief takes place at Bertani’s restaurant. Bertani, played by French actor Charles Vanel, is a former member of the French Resistance who, alongside John Robie (Cary Grant’s character), fought against the … Continue reading
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Le Stuff on The BBC!
Before Alfred Hitchcock could cast Cary Grant and Grace Kelly in his blockbuster film “To Catch A Thief”, American author David Dodge had to write the novel. His book was inspired by an actual burglary that took place next door to … Continue reading
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To Catch A Thief: Locations, locations, locations….
Le Stuff’s Definitive Location Guide to Alfred Hitchcock’s Classic Film Check out Le Stuff’s new “To Catch A Thief” page. I was contacted recently by a film producer who’s developing a series of travel shows for Germany’s N-TV. He asked for … Continue reading
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To Catch A Thief: Take 7
Le Stuff’s Definitive Location Guide to Alfred Hitchcock’ s Classic Film Series Post #9 Following the hectic flower market scene in Nice viewers are treated to a wide shot of John Robie’s luxurious cliff side villa. But, you may be asking … Continue reading
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To Catch A Thief: Take 6
Le Stuff’s Definitive Location Guide to Alfred Hitchcock’ s Classic Film Series Post #8 It’s been a while since our favorite former jewel thief, John Robie, was last seen lounging on the beach in Cannes. Not to worry though, the saga … Continue reading
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To Catch A Thief: Take 5
Le Stuff’s Definitive Location Guide to Alfred Hitchcock’ s Classic Film Series Post #7 Having narrowly escaped the police in Monaco, John Robie flees to Cannes in a motor boat with Danielle Foussard. Once in Cannes, he slips into the water … Continue reading
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To Catch A Thief: Take 4
Le Stuff’s Definitive Location Guide to Alfred Hitchcock’ s Classic Film Series Post #6 When we last saw our intrepid former jewel thief he had deftly eluded the police by enlisting the help of his housekeeper, Germaine. While Germaine led the … Continue reading
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More Info on Great Films
I received a very nice Email from a fellow film buff recently and I’d like to mention her blog. http://thesis-in-progress.blogspot.com/ It’s a fine resource for anyone interested in film locations, architecture, fashion, etc. Special attention is given to Breakfast at … Continue reading
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To Catch A Thief: Take 2
Le Stuff’s Definitive Location Guide to Alfred Hitchcock’ s Classic Film Series Post #4 At the end of post #3 several policemen had been dispatched to question John Robie at his villa in the hills above Nice. As they drive into … Continue reading
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To Catch A Thief: Take 1
Le Stuff’s Definitive Location Guide to Alfred Hitchcock’ s Classic Film Series Post #3 The Movie Begins: A woman screams as she discovers her jewelry has been stolen. In a panic she runs onto her hotel room balcony where we, the … Continue reading
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To Catch A Thief: Prelude
Le Stuff’s Definitive Location Guide to Alfred Hitchcock’ s Classic Film Series Post #2 Alfred Hitchcock’s To Catch A Thief, starring Cary Grant and Grace Kelly, premiered in New York City in August of 1955. It was an immediate hit. Adapted … Continue reading
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To Catch A Thief: The Definitive Location Guide To Alfred Hitchcock’s Classic Film
The definitive guide to the set locations used in Alfred Hitchcock’s “To Catch A Thief”. Continue reading
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