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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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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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Mini Cooper Tour: South of France – June 2 – June 7, 2011
I’ve been very busy lately fine tuning the details of my upcoming South of France Mini Cooper Tour. It would be an enormous understatement to say that I’m excited about this trip. Driving around the south of France in super-cool … 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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The French Riviera: Driving Heaven?
Click here for information on the French Riviera Mini Cooper Driving Adventure! From the celebrated corniche roads to the beautiful back country, the south of France offers intrepid drivers endless opportunities for motorized fun. The crew at BBC’s Top Gear … Continue reading
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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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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