The Lady Eve
"When you deal a fast shuffle, love is in the cards."
Originally released in 1941. The Lady Eve is a comedy/romance film. directed by Preston Sturges.
Starring Barbara Stanwyck, Henry Fonda, and Charles Coburn
Synopsis
It's no accident when wealthy Charles falls for Jean. Jean is a con artist with her sights set on Charles' fortune. Matters complicate when Jean starts falling for her mark. When Charles suspects Jean is a gold digger, he dumps her. Jean, fixated on revenge and still pining for the millionaire, devises a plan to get back in Charles' life. With love and payback on her mind, she re-introduces herself to Charles, this time as an aristocrat named Lady Eve Sidwich.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 25, 1941
84 years ago
Runtime
1h 37m
97 minutes total
User Rating
7.2/10
Great (379 votes)
Budget
$660K
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Barbara Stanwyck
as Jean Harrington
Henry Fonda
as Charles Pike
Charles Coburn
as 'Colonel' Harrington
Eugene Pallette
as Horace Pike
William Demarest
as Muggsy
Eric Blore
as Sir Alfred McGlennan Keith
Melville Cooper
as Gerald
Martha O'Driscoll
as Martha
Janet Beecher
as Janet Pike
Robert Greig
as Burrows
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $660,000
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Lady Eve about?
It's no accident when wealthy Charles falls for Jean. Jean is a con artist with her sights set on Charles' fortune. Matters complicate when Jean starts falling for her mark. When Charles suspects J...
Who directed The Lady Eve?
The Lady Eve was directed by Preston Sturges.
How long is The Lady Eve?
The Lady Eve has a runtime of 1 hours and 37 minutes (97 minutes total).
When was The Lady Eve released?
The Lady Eve was released on February 25, 1941 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Lady Eve?
The main cast of The Lady Eve includes Barbara Stanwyck, Henry Fonda, Charles Coburn, Eugene Pallette, William Demarest.
Is The Lady Eve worth watching?
The Lady Eve has a user rating of 7.2/10 based on 379 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.