To Catch a Thief: The Real Story Behind the New Restoration

In this episode of Perf Damage, Adam and Charlotte take a deep dive into the 2024 Film Restoration of Alfred Hitchcock's To Catch a Thief, overseen by Charlotte herself! They discuss the painstaking process of sourcing materials for the restoration, the unique challenges presented by the VistaVision format, and how modern technology was used to address issues with the original film elements. Along the way, they share some fascinating lesser-known trivia about the production and discuss why VistaVision played a crucial role in capturing the film's stunning visuals. If you're a classic cinema and film restoration fan, this episode is not to be missed! VIDEO CHAPTERS 0:00 Intro 02:02 Spoiler Alert/Trailer 05:15 Trivia Section 15:45 Asta Spills the Wine 18:40 Hitchcock and VistaVision 23:52 The Restoration 26:08 Problems with VistaVision 29:00 HPA Award 30:05 Aspect Ratio and Cinematography 32:55 Restoring the Color 38:22 Challenges with HDR 41:35 Opticals 45:22 Grain Management 49:10 Final Thoughts