Hitchcock rarely did a straight-ahead rom-com, but To Catch a Thief is the closest to one with its gorgeous leads: Cary Grant as a suave cat burglar John Robie, and Grace Kelly as Francie, a rich girl with a fabulous jewel collection (and an annoying mother). Along the picturesque French Riviera, Robie – retired from the thieving game – must clear his name when a copycat commits a string of robberies in his signature style. What better way to prove his innocence than to keep an eye on Frances – undoubtedly the burglar’s next target – with the added perk of spending a lot of time with her at glamorous masked balls. Hitchcock still delivers some high-wire tension though, as Robie stalks and unmasks the true burglar. – Lina Fisher
