
All About Eve(1950)
“It's all about women... and their men!”
Overview
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.
Director
Joseph L. Mankiewicz
Studio
20th Century Fox
Budget
$1M
Revenue
$8M
Cast

Bette Davis
as Margo Channing

Anne Baxter
as Eve Harrington

George Sanders
as Addison DeWitt

Celeste Holm
as Karen Richards

Gary Merrill
as Bill Sampson

Hugh Marlowe
as Lloyd Richards

Thelma Ritter
as Birdie Coonan

Gregory Ratoff
as Max Fabian

Marilyn Monroe
as Miss Caswell

Barbara Bates
as Phoebe

Walter Hampden
as Aged Actor

Randy Stuart
as Girl
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1950
Runtime
2h 19m
Language
English
Rating
8.1 / 10
Budget
$1M
Box Office
$8M
Production Companies
20th Century Fox
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Where can I watch All About Eve?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for All About Eve (1950).
What is All About Eve about?▼
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.
Who directed All About Eve?▼
All About Eve was directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz and released in 1950. It is a drama film.
How long is All About Eve?▼
All About Eve has a runtime of 2 hours and 19 minutes (139 minutes total).
Who stars in All About Eve?▼
The cast of All About Eve includes Bette Davis as Margo Channing, Anne Baxter as Eve Harrington, George Sanders as Addison DeWitt, Celeste Holm as Karen Richards, Gary Merrill as Bill Sampson and more.
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