The Lady Eve: Living or Dead?

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By Graves Hopper

Updated 29 March 2023

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Artist	The Lady Eve trailer
Credit	Cropped screenshot of Henry Fonda from the film The Lady Eve
License	pd
Desc	Cropped screenshot of Henry Fonda from the film The Lady Eve
Usage	Public domain

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1941 film by Preston Sturges

The Lady Eve

Released	25 February 1941 (82 years, 4 months ago)

Director	Preston Sturges
Duration	97 minutes
Awards	National Film Registry
Genre	romantic comedy and Comedy of remarriage
Nominated for	Academy Award for Best Story
Composer	Phil Boutelje
Production company	Paramount Pictures
Country of origin	United States of America
Screenwriter	Preston Sturges and Monckton Hoffe
Producer	Paul Jones

About The Lady Eve

In the 1941 film The Lady Eve, directed by Preston Sturges, Barbara Stanwyck shines as a con artist who falls for her mark, played by Henry Fonda. The film is a delightful screwball comedy with witty dialogue and a clever plot that keeps the audience guessing until the very end.

Stanwyck's performance as Jean Harrington, a card sharp who poses as a wealthy socialite to seduce Fonda's naive heir to a brewing fortune, is a masterclass in comedic timing and charm. Fonda, as the bumbling Charles Pike, is the perfect foil for Stanwyck's schemes, and their chemistry is electric.

The Lady Eve is a classic example of the golden age of Hollywood, with its glamorous sets, impeccable costumes, and star-studded cast. It's a film that has stood the test of time, and is still as entertaining today as it was when it was first released.

Overall, The Lady Eve is a must-see for fans of classic Hollywood comedies, and a testament to the talent of its director and cast. It's a film that will leave you laughing and smiling long after the credits roll.

References:

- Ebert, R. (1999, March 14). The Lady Eve. RogerEbert.com. https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/great-movie-the-lady-eve-1941

- The Lady Eve. (n.d.). Turner Classic Movies. https://www.tcm.com/tcmdb/title/80508/the-lady-eve#overview