All About Eve

All About Eve is a 1950 American drama film written and directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz, based on the 1946 short story "The Wisdom of Eve", by Mary Orr. The film stars Bette Davis as Margo Channing, a highly regarded but aging Broadway star. Anne Baxter plays Eve Harrington, a willingly helpful young fan who insinuates herself into Channing's life, ultimately threatening Channing's career and her personal relationships. George Sanders, Celeste H... More

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  • 1950

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  • 2 h 18 min

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  • All About Eve,
  • Alles über Eva

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Joseph L. Mankiewicz

Joseph Leo Mankiewicz (February 11, 1909 – February 5, 1993) was an American film director, screenwriter, and producer. Mankiewicz had a long Hollywood career and is best known as the writer-director of All About Eve (1950), which was nominated for 14 Academy Awards and won six. He was brother to...

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  • It's all about women---and their men!

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Film release region Release Date Film release distribution medium
  • Nov 9, 1950
  • Oct 5, 1999
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  • 2 h 18 min
  • 2 h 19 min
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Awards

Golden Globe Award for Best Screenplay - Motion Picture Winners

Golden Globe Award for Best Director - Film Nominees

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The Wisdom of Eve

The Wisdom of Eve is a short story by Mary Orr. The story formed the basis for the Academy Award winning film All About Eve. The nine-page story first appeared in Cosmopolitan in May 1946. The story was loosely based upon a woman who had been the secretary of Viennese actress Elisabeth Bergner.

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