Review of To Catch a Thief (1955) by Catherine S — 29 Jan 2009

Can anyone be more 'smoothly mesmerizing' than these two stars?... and so well done overall...

This review of To Catch a Thief (1955) was written by Catherine S on 29 Jan 2009.

To Catch a Thief has generally received very positive reviews.

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