Hitchcock introduced a ""fascinating new personality"" for the film - his successor to Grace Kelly - a cool, blonde professional model named ""Tippi"" Hedren, in her film debut in a leading role.Professor Xavier promised to continually combat him with his X-Men ("And I will always be there, old friend").The Thief watched a royal procession or parade through he streets, and cried out the familiar beggar""s request for help: "Alms! O ye merciful! Alms!" As the procession passed, he rolled under the open litter transport held up by porters, clung o its under-carriage, and removed a ring from the extended hand of the unaware carriage""s occupant.Hahn).The film, shot in Los Angeles, was significant for being one of the first to receive an Oscar nomination for Special Effects - a category recognized for the first time.