To Catch a Thief

The 1950s was probably Alfred Hitchcock’s classic era, when he controlled all the aspects of his movies, as a true auteur.  He typically combined a loose plot, usually set off by a “Macguffin”, with a slightly ambiguous leading man in a dangerous position not of his making, and lots of female sex appeal from his blonde leading ladies.

1955’s To Catch a Thief was perhaps the best example of that, with the added benefit of its stunning French Riviera setting and beautiful use of Technicolor, and the classic pairing of Hitchcock’s favourite blonde, Grace Kelly with his suavest leading man, Cary Grant.

Original movie posters for this title are particularly collectable.  And this may well be the best of them all.  It’s an original release US Half Sheet, restored and backed on paper, the Style B design with the classic cat burglar on the roof art, beautiful profiles of Kelly and Grant, and without the imposing title block that for some people detracts from the impact of the standard One Sheet.