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Mood:
- CleverWittyCaptivatingCynicalHumorousBiting
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Plot:
- AgingShowbizAmbitionArtists and ShowbizLifestyleLove and RomanceMind and SoulRivalry more...
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Genres:
- ComedyDramaHollywood Tone
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Time/Period:
- 20th Century50s
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Place:
- New YorkUSAUrban
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- Award WinnerClassicCritically AcclaimedOscar WinnerPrestigious Awards
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Humor:
- Irreverent Humor
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Style:
- TalkyStrong Female Presence
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Based on:
- Based on ArticleBased on Short StoryBased on True Story
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Attitudes:
- Semi SeriousRealisticSlow
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Look:
- B&W
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All About Eve, 1950
English
USA
Profile of All About Eve
All About Eve can be described as cynical, clever, and witty. The plot revolves around aging, showbiz, and ambition. Its comic aspect comes from irreverent humor. All About Eve's main genres are drama and comedy. In terms of style, it has a Hollywood tone, is talky, and stars a strong female character. In approach, it is realistic. All About Eve is slow paced. It is set, at least in part, in an urban environment. It is located in New York. All About Eve takes place in the 1950s. Visually, it is black and white. It is inspired by an article, derived from a short story, and originally a true story. All About Eve has received attention for being a classic, an Oscar winner, and critically acclaimed.
Summary of All About Eve
Given that she throws tantrums, gets intoxicated, and pushes people away when she needs them the most, it's a wonder New York theater star Margo Channing has any true friends. But when Eve Harrington, Margo's young and innocent-seeming protégée, schemes to gain both the affection of Margo's friends and a starring role originally written for Margo, the actress discovers just who is in her corner--and who is not. Released in 1950, All About Eve's power radiates undimmed through the years. The role of aging stage star Margo Channing is considered by many to be the best of Bette Davis's career, as Davis reveals and conceals Margo's vulnerabilities with a skill seldom seen onscreen. Anne Baxter is also marvelous as the subtle Eve, whose glowing enthusiasm masks a cold, calculated ambition. Both actresses garnered Best Actress Oscar nominations, and the film in its entirety took 14 nominations, winning seven of them, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Screenplay. George Sanders was awarded Best Supporting Actor for his biting portrayal of potent, nasty theater critic Addison DeWitt. Consistently listed among the best films of all time, director-writer Joseph L. Mankiewicz's All About Eve shouldn't be missed; the acting, writing, and directing are unequivocally brilliant.
Details
| Language: | English |
| Country: | USA |
| Release date: | 13 October 1950 |
| Runtime: | 138 min |
| Awards: | Cannes,Academy Awards |
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- 05.July.2010
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- by: BangPotential
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- 20.March.2009
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- by: dup
- dup rated this movie
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