To Catch a Thief

In the back of a bus reformed jewel thief John looks at The Birds in a cage on the seat beside him. After turning to find Alfred Hitchock sitting on his other side he looks away thoughtfully. (0:09)

Restaurateur Bertani tells John, “He’s as nervous as the cat.” (0:14)

Danielle tells John, “I was just... imagining you in your expensive villa, enjoying life, while we work like idiots for a loaf of bread.” (0:18)

John tells socialite Frances, “Oh no, you’re a jackpot of admirable character traits.” (0:52)

Frances asks John, “Doesn’t it make you nervous to be in the same room with thousands of dollars worth of diamonds, and unable to touch them?”
“LIke an alcoholic outside of a bar on election day.”
”All that elation turned into frustration.”
John: “Tell me, have you ever been on a psychiatrist’s couch?”
”I’ve never had a crazier one.”(1:07)

Frances’ mother Jessie tells John, “Well, I’d be crazy to take this attitude if I did.” (1:12)

Commissaire Lepic tells insurance agent Hughson, referring to notorious jewel thief, “The Cat,” “In our opinion he killed himself attempting to escape justice.” (1:21)

Funeral for waiter Foussard in a cemetery. (1:23)

John tells Foussard’s daughter Danielle, “Don’t shout; It makes me nervous.” (1:43)

References in Grace of Monaco, Memories of Me