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All About Eve

8.1/10

Rating

139 min

Runtime

1950

Release Year

Joseph L. Mankiewicz

Director

Cast

Bette Davis, Anne Baxter, George Sanders, Celeste Holm, Gary Merrill

Quick Synopsis

Eve Harrington, a young woman who admires the famous Broadway actress Margo Channing, decides to pursue a career in theater after seeing Margo at the stage door. She gradually works her way into Margo's professional circle, eventually taking over Margo's leading role and becoming a popular figure in the theater world. As Eve's influence grows, she creates tension in Margo's personal life, affecting her relationship with her director boyfriend, as well as the lives of the playwright and his wife. Throughout this, only the experienced and skeptical drama critic recognizes Eve's manipulative nature, though he respects her boldness and skillful deception.

Detailed Synopsis of All About Eve

From the moment she glimpses her idol at the stage door, Eve Harrington is determined to take the reins of power away from the great actress Margo Channing. Eve maneuvers her way into Margo's Broadway role, becomes a sensation and even causes turmoil in the lives of Margo's director boyfriend, her playwright and his wife. Only the cynical drama critic sees through Eve, admiring her audacity and perfect pattern of deceit.

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