To Catch A Thief (1965r)
This is the original U.S. one sheet poster for the 1965 theatrical re-release of Alfred Hitchcock’s To Catch a Thief, featuring striking new artwork. With its bold use of shadow, graphic illustration, and a stylized cat clutching a pearl necklace, this poster evokes the playful elegance and suspense of the film with a fresh, mid-’60s design twist.
More stylized and pop-influenced than the original 1955 release poster, this version highlights the film’s most seductive themes—romance, danger, and mystery—while still celebrating its two glamorous leads, Cary Grant and Grace Kelly.
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Cultural Significance and Cinematic Impact
Originally released in 1955 and reissued in 1965 at the height of Hitchcock’s fame, To Catch a Thief is one of the director’s most visually exquisite works. Set against the glittering backdrop of the French Riviera, it features Cary Grant at his most charismatic and Grace Kelly at her most radiant—making this film a definitive example of Hitchcock’s lighter suspense style.
While less psychologically intense than Psycho or Vertigo, To Catch a Thief showcased Hitchcock’s mastery of tone and location. It was a glamorous caper with an undertone of danger, centering on Grant’s reformed jewel thief suspected of returning to crime, and Kelly’s flirtatious heiress who may know more than she lets on.
By 1965, Hitchcock was revered as a global icon of suspense, and this re-release introduced a new generation of filmgoers to one of his most stylish thrillers. The film’s cultural influence extended into fashion, tourism (boosting the Côte d’Azur’s allure), and even Grace Kelly’s real-life romance with Monaco’s Prince Rainier.
The reissue poster, with its minimalist cat-and-thief concept, captures the film’s feline elegance and wit—making it a fantastic standalone piece of design and a collectible reminder of Hitchcock’s enduring legacy.
- Year: 1965 Re-Release
- Nationality: United States
- Condition: Folded-As-Issued
- Type: Original US One Sheet
- Size: 27 X 41 Inches
- Product Code: T6001
