
All About Eve
dir. Joseph L. Mankiewicz
92
7 sourcesSynopsis
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.
Critics consensus
Smart, sophisticated, and devastatingly funny, All About Eve is a Hollywood classic that only improves with age.
What resonated with audiences
'All About Eve' is celebrated for its sharp dialogue, complex characters, and exploration of ambition, envy, and aging in the theater world. The film is praised for exceptional performances by Bette Davis and Anne Baxter, and Joseph L. Mankiewicz's intelligent screenplay and direction. Despite some criticisms regarding pacing and slight plot, it is widely regarded as a classic with timeless relevance. The witty and biting dialogue, along with memorable performances, contribute to its enduring legacy in cinema.

Directed byJoseph L. Mankiewicz
StarringBette Davis, Anne Baxter, George Sanders, Celeste Holm, Gary Merrill, Hugh Marlowe
Written byJoseph L. Mankiewicz
CinematographyMilton Krasner
EditingBarbara McLean
MusicAlfred Newman
All About Eve
1950 · PG · 2h 19m
Drama
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.
