To Catch a Thief

To Catch a Thief (1955) is the Alfred Hitchcock caper you can watch online on iFILM. Cary Grant plays a retired cat burglar known as "The Cat," living quietly on the French Riviera until someone starts robbing the rich exactly the way he used to.

To clear his name, John Robie sets out to catch the imitator himself. In his path is a spoiled American heiress played by Grace Kelly, her shrewd mother, and a flirtation that doubles as a trap. The Riviera glitters here as much as the stolen jewels, all sun, sea cliffs and evening gowns.

This is Hitchcock in a light, teasing mood: less dread, more charm, fireworks and a chase above the cliffs. Cinematographer Robert Burks won an Oscar for those views. Stream To Catch a Thief online on iFILM.