All About Eve (1950)
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Cast
as Margo Channing
as Eve Harrington
as Bill Sampson
as Addison De Witt
as Karen Richards
as Lloyd Richards
as Birdie Coonan
as Miss Casswell
as Max Fabian
as Phoebe
as Aged Actor
as Girl
as Leading Man

as Doorman

as Autograph Seeker
as Stage Manager

as Clerk

as Pianist
as Frenchman
as Reporter
as Captain of Waiters
as Well-Wisher

as Stage Manager
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Critic Reviews for All About Eve
All Critics (64) | Top Critics (14) | Fresh (64) | Rotten (0) | DVD (11)
All About Eve is not only a brilliant and clever portrait of an actress, it is a downright funny film, from its opening scene to the final fadeout.

Joseph L Mankiewicz's film dissects the narcissism and hypocrisy of the spotlight as sharply as [Billy Wilder's Sunset Blvd], but pays equal attention to the challenges of enacting womanhood.

Joseph Mankiewicz was Hollywood's midcentury master of comic drama, and All About Eve, from 1950, was one of his signal achievements.

What makes the picture seem so good (what makes it eminently worth seeing) is the satirical touches in its detail and the performance of Bette Davis.

It crackles with smart, smarting dialogue.

The Zanuck production investiture is plush in every department.

Audience Reviews for All About Eve
This sophisticated tale of ambition, glamour and backstabbing in Hollywood and show business is superbly directed by Mankievicz, with a delicious sense of humor, a terrific ensemble cast and an altogether memorable dialogue from beginning to end.
Super Reviewer
The script is spectacular. And there's just so much acting to appreciate in this film, especially Bette Davis's snarky, proud, self-indulgent and insecure diva who gradually coaxes forth a full-on tempestuous storm, a "hysterical screaming harpy". This was my first introduction to Ms Davis, and though I'd never want to cross swords with her, I want more. I loved her and Merrill, they were romantically adorable! Bonus: a resplendent, bright-eyed Marilyn Monroe with a naughty smile as she shimmies out of her white fur coat to go sweet-talk a producer.
Super Reviewer
Brilliant! A classic film; absolutely fantastic. All About Eve is a film about a young woman named Eve (Baxter) who aligns herself into the life of aging actress Margo Channing (Davis) and ultimately schemes herself into the theatre spotlight. I really liked it! The screenplay is one of the best of all time, perfect in every way. It has sort of a unique and modern flair to it, making All About Eve memorable and timeless. The performances were wonderful, also, especially Betty Davis. All About Eve garnered a total of 5 Oscar nominations for the cast; after viewing the film it's clear why. Anne Baxter, George Sanders, Celeste Holm, Gary Merrill, and Hugh Marlowe all give great performances. This was also my first Marilyn Monroe film; she has a minor role. Nominated for an astounding 14 Academy Awards and winner of 6 including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Screenplay, All About Eve is a classic piece of cinema that is a must-see. I cannot recommend this film enough.

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All About Eve Quotes
Addison De Witt: | I think the time has come to shed some of your humility. It is just as false not to blow your horn at all as it is to blow it too loudly. |
Eve Harrington: | I don't think I've done anything to sound off about. |
Addison De Witt: | We all come into this world with our little egos quipped with individual horns. If we don't blow them, who else will? |
Lloyd Richards: | It's about time the piano realized it has not written the concerto! |
Margo Channing: | Fasten your seatbelts. It's going to be a bumpy night. |
Margo Channing: | hold on, it's going to be a bumpy night |
Margo Channing: | Hold on, it's going to be a bumpy night. |
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