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The Lady Eve

  • 1941
  • Approved
  • 1h 34m
IMDb RATING
7.7/10
24K
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Henry Fonda and Barbara Stanwyck in The Lady Eve (1941)
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Screwball ComedySlapstickComedyRomance

A trio of classy card sharks targets a socially awkward brewery heir, until one of them falls in love with him.A trio of classy card sharks targets a socially awkward brewery heir, until one of them falls in love with him.A trio of classy card sharks targets a socially awkward brewery heir, until one of them falls in love with him.

  • Director
    • Preston Sturges
  • Writers
    • Monckton Hoffe
    • Preston Sturges
  • Stars
    • Barbara Stanwyck
    • Henry Fonda
    • Charles Coburn
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    7.7/10
    24K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Preston Sturges
    • Writers
      • Monckton Hoffe
      • Preston Sturges
    • Stars
      • Barbara Stanwyck
      • Henry Fonda
      • Charles Coburn
    • 168User reviews
    • 112Critic reviews
    • 96Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 2 wins & 1 nomination total

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    Trailer 2:00
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    Photos70

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    Barbara Stanwyck
    Barbara Stanwyck
    • Jean
    Henry Fonda
    Henry Fonda
    • Charles Pike
    Charles Coburn
    Charles Coburn
    • 'Colonel' Harrington
    Eugene Pallette
    Eugene Pallette
    • Mr. Pike
    William Demarest
    William Demarest
    • Muggsy
    Eric Blore
    Eric Blore
    • Sir Alfred McGlennan Keith
    Melville Cooper
    Melville Cooper
    • Gerald
    Martha O'Driscoll
    Martha O'Driscoll
    • Martha
    Janet Beecher
    Janet Beecher
    • Mrs. Pike
    Robert Greig
    Robert Greig
    • Burrows
    Dora Clement
    Dora Clement
    • Gertrude
    Luis Alberni
    Luis Alberni
    • Pike's Chef
    Abdullah Abbas
    • Man with Potted Palm
    • (uncredited)
    Norman Ainsley
    • Sir Alfred's Servant
    • (uncredited)
    Mary Akin
    • Passenger on Ship
    • (uncredited)
    Sam Ash
    Sam Ash
    • Husband on Ship
    • (uncredited)
    Harry A. Bailey
    • Lawyer
    • (uncredited)
    Bobby Barber
    Bobby Barber
    • Ship's Waiter with Toupee
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Preston Sturges
    • Writers
      • Monckton Hoffe
      • Preston Sturges
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    • Trivia
      It was hibernation season during the shoot, and Emma the king snake was always sleeping while also shedding her skin. Needless to say, she was very uncooperative.
    • Goofs
      When Charles first meets "the Lady Eve Sidwich" at the party, his face goes from blank expression to shock twice - first with all characters, then in closeup.
    • Quotes

      Jean: You see, Hopsi, you don't know very much about girls. The best ones aren't as good as you probably think they are and the bad ones aren't as bad. Not nearly as bad.

    • Crazy credits
      A very large cartoon snake displays the opening credits while twining around an apple tree.
    • Connections
      Edited into Catalogue of Ships (2008)
    • Soundtracks
      Isn't It Romantic
      (1932) (uncredited)
      Music by Richard Rodgers
      Played often in the score

    User reviews168

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    Outstanding classic comedy.

    The Lady Eve is one of the most memorable comedies of the golden age, and today it stands as a highly entertaining movie that has a lot of enjoyably dated comedy. Particularly hilarious are the scenes in which Stanwyck spills her life story to Fonda as they swoosh under the train tunnel, and the scenes in which the food trays keep spilling on Fonda. The performances are great, and though it seems more like Stanwyck falls for Fonda out of pity more than love, the two work well together. And Barbara Stanwyck in that black, bare-midriff dress is one of the most breath-takingly beautiful images ever to appear on the screen.
    • yarborough
    • Oct 15, 2001
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • March 21, 1941 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Die Falschspielerin
    • Filming locations
      • Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden - 301 N. Baldwin Avenue, Arcadia, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Paramount Pictures
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    • Gross worldwide
      • $14,110
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    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 34 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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