To Catch a Thief (1955)

Ceremony Year: 1956Category: Best Production DesignReleased: 1955

Nominated Talent & Credits

Hal Pereira— Art Direction: Hal Pereira, Tambi Larsen; Set Decoration: Sam Comer, Arthur Krams

J. McMillan Johnson— Art Direction: Hal Pereira, Joseph McMillan Johnson; Set Decoration: Sam Comer, Arthur Krams

Sam Comer— Art Direction: Hal Pereira, Tambi Larsen; Set Decoration: Sam Comer, Arthur Krams

Arthur Krams— Art Direction: Hal Pereira, Tambi Larsen; Set Decoration: Sam Comer, Arthur Krams

Synopsis / Overview

When a string of jewel robberies hits the French Riviera, suspicion falls on retired thief John “The Cat” Robie. To clear his name, he sets out to trap the copycat himself—entangling a wealthy widow and her beguiling daughter in a seductive game of pursuit, deception, and desire.

Historical Academy Record

ART DIRECTION (Color) — 28th Academy Awards (1956)

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