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The Lady Eve

1941, Movie, NR, 97 mins

The Lady Eve: Review

LADY EVE, THE
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Of all the masterpieces Preston Sturges wrote and directed, many claim this sparkling comedy is his very best. They may be right. Wonderfully acted by Barbara Stanwyck and Henry Fonda, it's a classic battle of the sexes. She's part of a team of professional card sharks; he's a shy millionaire's son and an easy target. The hustle, which unfolds during an Atlantic crossing, goes according to plan until they hit a snag: The lady Eve falls in love. IPG; Of all the masterpieces Preston Sturges wrote and directed, many claim this sparkling comedy is his very best. They may be right. Wonderfully acted by Barbara Stanwyck and Henry Fonda, it's a classic battle of the sexes. She's part of a team of professional card sharks; he's a shy millionaire's son and an easy target. The hustle, which unfolds during a cross-Atlantic voyage, goes according to plan until they hit a snag: The lady Eve falls in love. Read the complete review for The Lady Eve

The Lady Eve: Cast & Details

Year: 1941
Rated NR
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Cast
 Barbara Stanwyck: Jean Harrington
Henry Fonda: Charles Pike
Charles Coburn: "Colonel" Harry Harrington
Eugene Pallette: Mr. Pike
William Demarest: Muggsy-Ambrose Murgatroyd
Eric Blore: Sir Alfred McGlennan Keith

 

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Director and film historian Peter Bogdanovich introduces Preston Sturges' comedy The Lady Eve...
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Cardsharp Jean Harrington (Barbara Stanwyck) provides a running commentary on Charles Pike...
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A professional card cheat (Charles Coburn) finds his daughter (Barbara Stanwyck) has other...
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