Thilo Wydra - Grace

In 1982, a car traveling on the Monaco Serpentine broke through the strip barrier and fell 40 meters to the ground in a ravine. The vehicle was driven by Grace Kelly, who passed away the next day. The figure of the actress, considered one of the greatest of Hollywood's golden age, has since become almost mythical.

Grace Kelly's life was by no means uneventful. The celebrated actress was Hitchcock's muse, she played alongside Clark Gable, Cary Grant, Frank Sinatra, Bing Crosby and many other famous actors, she was among the greatest. It seemed that the crown would also be placed on his personal life, when at the peak of his career, a real prince, III. Monarch Rainier of Monaco asked for her hand in marriage. Grace Kelly became a princess, lived in splendor and luxury, but was actually locked in a golden cage by her husband, who never allowed his wife to stand in front of the camera again.

Grace primarily focuses on the early years of the actress, her film roles, and her Hollywood relationships. For the first time, the correspondence between Grace Kelly and Alfred Hitchcock will be made available to the public, and we can also read numerous interviews with the actress' colleagues and relatives. Regarding the Duchess's past in Monaco, previously unknown documents released from the archives of the Grimaldi family can provide new information for fans of the diva.