More Summer of Hitch Love: Suspicion and To Catch a Thief in Lakeland, FL

The Polk Theater in 1927

Polk Theater today

The Polk Theatre presents the film “Suspicion” as the first of the Summer Classics series.

Starring: Cary Grant, Joan Fontaine, and Cedric Hardwicke
Director: Alfred Hitchcock
Genre: Drama, Mystery, Romance
Running Time: 1 hour and 39 minutes
MPAA rating: Unrated

Alfred Hitchcock’s 1941 film-noir “Suspicion” is the story of a wealthy, sheltered woman, Lina McLaidlaw (Joan Fontaine), who is swept of her feet by charming ne’er-do-well Johnny Aysgarth (Cary Grant). Though warned that Johnny is little more than a fortune-hunter, Lina marries him anyway. She remains loyal to her irresponsible husband as he plows his way from one disreputable business scheme to another. Gradually, Lina comes to the conclusion that Johnny intends to do away with her in order to collect her inheritance…a suspicion confirmed when Johnny’s likeable business partner Beaky mysteriously dies.

Showtime: Sunday, July 31 at 2:00 PM
Ticket Prices: $5

The Polk Theatre presents the film “To Catch a Thief” as part of the Summer Classics series.

Starring: Cary Grant, Grace Kelly, and Jesse Royce Landis
Director: Alfred Hitchcock
Genre: Romance, Mystery and Suspense, Classics
Running Time: 1 hour and 43 minutes
MPAA rating: Unrated

When reformed jewel thief John Robie (Cary Grant) is suspected of returning to his former occupation, he must ferret out the real thief in order to prove his innocence.

Showtime: Sunday, July 31 at 4:00 PM
Ticket Prices: $5

Polk Theatre, Inc.
863-682-7553
121 South Florida Ave
Lakeland, FL 33801