tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8509825018139758536.post8227459713036926604..comments2024-02-05T21:23:49.249-08:00Comments on Lady Eve's Reel Life: Fun in the Sun: Excitement on the French Riviera in Alfred Hitchcock's "To Catch a Thief" (1955)The Lady Evehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11963115499930520653noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8509825018139758536.post-3580361531471375432022-10-01T15:07:52.097-07:002022-10-01T15:07:52.097-07:00I loooove this film! I had the chance to once see ...I loooove this film! I had the chance to once see it on the big screen and it was absolutely stunning. Thanks for another fine review!Virginie Pronovosthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12690434044034618183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8509825018139758536.post-24224536972918902712022-06-22T19:06:21.360-07:002022-06-22T19:06:21.360-07:00I don't eitherI don't eitherThe Lady Evehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11963115499930520653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8509825018139758536.post-36768300579854510952022-06-19T02:51:22.606-07:002022-06-19T02:51:22.606-07:00Never get tired of watching this oneNever get tired of watching this oneAlong These Lineshttps://getnickt.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8509825018139758536.post-38832462805154468592022-05-28T10:49:37.582-07:002022-05-28T10:49:37.582-07:00Jessie Royce Landis is perfectly cast here - and i...Jessie Royce Landis is perfectly cast here - and in a somewhat smaller role in North by Northwest. Wish she'd been in more Hitchcock films. As to Hitchcock "lights," this is, in my opinion, the best of them.The Lady Evehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11963115499930520653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8509825018139758536.post-48689230479685607432022-05-27T09:22:25.526-07:002022-05-27T09:22:25.526-07:00Hitchcock lights are those that are more fun to re...Hitchcock lights are those that are more fun to rewatch--that's why this is such a perfect choice! I particularly enjoyed the mother in this one. And, of course, it's such a feast for the eyes.carygrantwonteatyou.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07113307554617254662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8509825018139758536.post-56767708620575471882022-05-20T23:52:26.361-07:002022-05-20T23:52:26.361-07:00Yes...that shot of Cary Grant. He is so identified...Yes...that shot of Cary Grant. He is so identified with well-dressed elegance and sophistication that it's a bit of a shock - and a delight - to discover he looked just as "at home" - and sexy - on a beach in bathing trunks. The Lady Evehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11963115499930520653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8509825018139758536.post-79978895874242758912022-05-20T23:48:17.095-07:002022-05-20T23:48:17.095-07:00I'm glad we agree, Tynan. This was the first -...I'm glad we agree, Tynan. This was the first - and only - film that came to mind when the blogathon theme of "fun in the sun" was announced.The Lady Evehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11963115499930520653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8509825018139758536.post-56402408249434655442022-05-20T23:28:07.312-07:002022-05-20T23:28:07.312-07:00Yes, treat yourself to some sophisticated fun in t...Yes, treat yourself to some sophisticated fun in the sun on the Riviera, Rick!The Lady Evehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11963115499930520653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8509825018139758536.post-8018975206638335702022-05-20T19:40:03.921-07:002022-05-20T19:40:03.921-07:00A great choice for this blogathon, such a fun movi...A great choice for this blogathon, such a fun movie escape. Whenever I'm at the beach, casting my eyes, discreetly behind sunglasses, at men with tattoos, bling, and paunches, I actually find myself thinking of that shot of Cary Grant, his magnificent body stretched out on the sand. He looks completely comfortable, despite the absence of an enormous Coleman cooler, a lounging chair with seven different adjustments, a canopy under which he has set up complete outdoor living room, or even a lowly beach towel. Sexy and self-sufficient. Jacqueline T. Lynchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047941886908178350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8509825018139758536.post-17423177973379510462022-05-20T18:54:13.222-07:002022-05-20T18:54:13.222-07:00I haven't seen "Thief" in eons. And ...I haven't seen "Thief" in eons. And all the things you mention about this escapist suspense/romance makes me realize it's time to revisit! Cheers, Rick http://ricksrealreel.blogspot.com/https://www.blogger.com/profile/14243899548141583461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8509825018139758536.post-50549543317809224802022-05-20T17:54:22.111-07:002022-05-20T17:54:22.111-07:00It's hard to think of a better Fun Under The S...It's hard to think of a better Fun Under The Sun entry than To Catch a Thief. One of my favorites too! Effervescence is the perfect word for it. - Tynan @ 4 Star FilmsTynanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11844863486820250922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8509825018139758536.post-88509187217464618922022-05-20T15:52:37.686-07:002022-05-20T15:52:37.686-07:00I recognized you - France, Edith Head, "it ha...I recognized you - France, Edith Head, "it had to be you"The Lady Evehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11963115499930520653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8509825018139758536.post-44189936009295585102022-05-20T13:18:38.419-07:002022-05-20T13:18:38.419-07:00Thank you, glad you enjoyed my romp through To Cat...Thank you, glad you enjoyed my romp through To Catch a thief.The Lady Evehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11963115499930520653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8509825018139758536.post-22169098757784842232022-05-20T13:17:54.129-07:002022-05-20T13:17:54.129-07:00Christian, is that you? French birthplace, costume...Christian, is that you? French birthplace, costume design - sounds like you...in any case, thank you. Loved writing about this one - and, like you, I've seen it at least a dozen times.The Lady Evehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11963115499930520653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8509825018139758536.post-25411635071140505022022-05-20T13:00:52.438-07:002022-05-20T13:00:52.438-07:00One of my favorites Lady Eve, its landscape make m...One of my favorites Lady Eve, its landscape make me feel nostalgic for my natal environment. And of course the costumes designed for Grace Kelly are one of Edith Head's very best efforts. It is entertaining with enough mystery to keep you guessing (unless you've seen it a dozen times like me). A great choice for the CMBA blogathon well presented. I'm repeating the comment since I was listed as "Anonymous" aboveChristian Esquevinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8509825018139758536.post-68581195132895109852022-05-20T10:32:42.571-07:002022-05-20T10:32:42.571-07:00This movie is beyond gorgeous and a wonderful choi...This movie is beyond gorgeous and a wonderful choice for the blogathon. Really enjoyed this, Lady Eve.The Classic Movie Musehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14089924257692960579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8509825018139758536.post-40492629867701103022022-05-19T15:57:40.634-07:002022-05-19T15:57:40.634-07:00One of my favorites Lady Eve, its landscape make m...One of my favorites Lady Eve, its landscape make me feel nostalgic for my natal environment. And of course the costumes designed for Grace Kelly are one of Edith Head's very best efforts. It is entertaining with enough mystery to keep you guessing (unless you've seen it a dozen times like me). A great choice for the blogathon well presented.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8509825018139758536.post-70045908245626757452022-05-19T09:45:24.640-07:002022-05-19T09:45:24.640-07:00I would step into this movie if I could.
You must...I would step into this movie if I could.<br /><br />You must've had some interesting dreams in that hotel room.The Lady Evehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11963115499930520653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8509825018139758536.post-45181336500131267952022-05-18T17:21:31.634-07:002022-05-18T17:21:31.634-07:00Well, it doesn't get any better than this, doe...Well, it doesn't get any better than this, does it? I love everything about this film, but mostly how it looks - just beautiful beyond description. It truly makes you want to be there so badly. As an aside, I was in Cannes a few years ago and in the hotel above my bed was a huge photo of Cary and Grace in a mad kiss. Perfect, no?FlickChickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17351624749230610755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8509825018139758536.post-37286599101294059472022-05-18T13:21:51.297-07:002022-05-18T13:21:51.297-07:00Nothing at all wrong with Hitchcock-light as far a...Nothing at all wrong with Hitchcock-light as far as I'm concerned. I think To Catch a Thief would get a lot more love if Hitchcock didn't have such a remarkable filmography. It tends to get lost among the masterworks, but literally sparkles as the perfect thriller/romcom.The Lady Evehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11963115499930520653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8509825018139758536.post-25893391205671101842022-05-18T09:50:31.824-07:002022-05-18T09:50:31.824-07:00What a great choice for Fun in the Sun! I have see...What a great choice for Fun in the Sun! I have seen To Catch a Thief and enjoyed it thoroughly. And I love your screenshots. I'm glad you included Cary Grant lounging so suavely on the beach. And by the way, what's wrong with Hitchcock-Light?!Mariannehttp://makeminefilmnoir.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com