Question 1

Why did Alfred Hitchcock decide to make 'To Catch a Thief'?

Accepted Answer

Alfred Hitchcock made the film because he fancied a holiday in the south of France.

Question 2

What real-life coincidence connects Cary Grant's character to his own youth?

Accepted Answer

John Robie mentions being in a trapeze group that traveled around Europe as a youth, mirroring Cary Grant's real experience in an acrobatic troupe that toured Europe.

Question 3

What ironic age discrepancy exists between the actress playing Danielle and her character's description?

Accepted Answer

Danielle is referred to as a teenager, but actress Brigitte Auber was actually 30 when the film was made—and 4½ years older than Grace Kelly, who played the older Frances.

Question 4

What cameo does Alfred Hitchcock make in the film?

Accepted Answer

Alfred Hitchcock appears sitting next to John Robie (Cary Grant) on the bus at around nine minutes into the film.

Question 5

What surprising location detail appears in Grace Kelly's Monaco driving scene?

Accepted Answer

When Francie (Grace Kelly) parks above Monaco, she briefly points toward a road later renamed Avenue Princesse Grace in her honor, visible on screen.

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