The Three Faces of Eve (1957)

Director:

Nunnally Johnson

Writers:

Nunnally Johnson (screenplay)
Corbett Thigpen (book) ...

Release Date:

23 September 1957 (USA)

Genre:

Drama | Mystery

Tagline:

THE STRANGEST TRUE EXPERIENCE A YOUNG GIRL IN LOVE EVER LIVED!

Plot:

A doctor treats a woman suffering from Multiple Personality Disorder.

Plot Keywords:

Multiple Personality | Hypnosis | Multiple Personality Disorder | Psychiatrist | Hypnotism

Awards:

Won Oscar. Another 2 wins & 1 nomination

Cast

Joanne Woodward	...	Eve White / Eve Black / Jane
David Wayne	...	Ralph White
Lee J. Cobb	...	Doctor Curtis Luther
Edwin Jerome	...	Doctor Francis Day
Alena Murray	...	Secretary
Nancy Kulp	...	Mrs. Black
Douglas Spencer	...	Mr. Black
Terry Ann Ross	...	Bonnie White
Ken Scott	...	Earl
Mimi Gibson	...	Eve - age 8
Alistair Cooke	...	Narrator

Runtime:

91 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Sound Mix:

Mono (Westrex Recording System) | 4-Track Stereo

Certification:

UK:A (original rating) (cut) | UK:PG (video rating) (1990) (uncut) | USA:Approved (certificate #18464) | Canada:PG (video rating) | Finland:K-16 | Sweden:15

Company:

Twentieth Century-Fox Film Corporation

Trivia:

In her 1977 book, "I'm Eve," Christine Costner Sizemore, the real-life woman on whom the character of "Eve" was based, said that she had really had 26 multiple personalities, not just three; and that the popularity of the book and movie based on her life had only traumatized her further because Dr. Corbett Thigpen had forced her to sign over all rights to her story to him, and as a result she received nothing from the book or film.

Goofs:

Anachronisms: In at least two scenes, including the opening with Eve being driven to the doctor's office, there are cars in the background newer than 1951 when the scene is indicated to be taking place.

Quotes:

The Soldier: When I spend 8 bucks on a dame, I don't just go home with the morning paper, y'know what I mean?

Movie Connections:

Referenced in Outrageous! (1977)

Soundtrack:

Hold Me

well deserved oscar for Joanne Woodward

Joanne Woodward is simply amazing as a woman who suffers from Multiple Personality Disorder. She is very believable, and is fantastic in all three personalities, Eve White/Eve Black/Jane. Lee J Cobb is also great as the doctor who treats her. In my opinion one of the greatest "Best Actress Academy Award" winning performances that I have watched. She deserves all the critical acclaim and awards that she won. 10 out of 10.