The movie Once a Thief officially premiered.
During this period, the "Super Idol" talent show had Ava Gardner and Cary Grant as judges. Both of them had high exposure, and their popularity had significantly increased. Already top tier stars, they had now reached even greater heights.
Coupled with the intensive promotion before the release, the movie had full houses after its release, with even the midnight screenings fully booked.
Needless to say, the production quality of Once a Thief was very high. The story line was captivating, especially a few scenes involving treasure thefts and escapes that kept the audience on the edge of their seats. The critics were also generous with their praise, giving the movie very high ratings.