Synopsis
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.
Key facts
Original language
English
Production companies
20th Century Studios
Based on
The Wisdom of Eve
Awards
Academy Award for Best Picture, Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor, Academy Award for Best Director, Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay, Academy Award for Best Costume Design, Black-and-White, Academy Award for Best Sound
Setting
New York City, Connecticut
Filming locations
San Francisco, Connecticut
Trailer
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Festival History
- National Film Preservation Board 1990 generic
- Berlin International Film Festival 1983 generic
- Academy Awards 1951 academy_award
- Cannes Film Festival 1951 generic
- Directors Guild of America 1950 generic ★ Winner
Titles
| Original title | All About Eve | |
| Alternate title | Ève |
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Source: Cinémathèque québécoise, linked catalogue data (CC BY 4.0)
