To Catch a Thief

Wednesday, August 26, 2026•7:30 PM

John Robie (Cary Grant), a former French Resistance fighter and cat burglar, is enjoying his early retirement in the Riviera when a series of thefts make him once more the prime suspect—and for the beautiful heiress Frances Stevens (Grace Kelly), these suspicions only add to his appeal. Alfred Hitchcock paired two of Hollywood’s most effortlessly glamorous stars for this witty combination of romantic comedy and caper thriller, adapted by John Michael Hayes from the novel by David Dodge.

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About David Geffen Theater

Located within the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, this theater serves as a premier destination for major film events, including specialized 70mm screenings.story_potoo

6067 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036

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