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Nainen Eeva

Original title: The Lady Eve
  • 19411941
  • SS
  • 1h 34m
IMDb RATING
7.7/10
22K
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Henry Fonda and Barbara Stanwyck in Nainen Eeva (1941)
Theatrical Trailer from Paramount
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ComedyRomance

A trio of classy card sharks targets a socially awkward brewery heir, until one of them falls in love with him.A trio of classy card sharks targets a socially awkward brewery heir, until one of them falls in love with him.A trio of classy card sharks targets a socially awkward brewery heir, until one of them falls in love with him.

IMDb RATING
7.7/10
22K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Preston Sturges
  • Writers
    • Monckton Hoffe(screen play: based on a story by)
    • Preston Sturges
  • Stars
    • Barbara Stanwyck
    • Henry Fonda
    • Charles Coburn
  • Director
    • Preston Sturges
  • Writers
    • Monckton Hoffe(screen play: based on a story by)
    • Preston Sturges
  • Stars
    • Barbara Stanwyck
    • Henry Fonda
    • Charles Coburn
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 154User reviews
    • 108Critic reviews
    • 96Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 2 wins & 1 nomination total

    Videos1

    The Lady Eve
    Trailer 2:00
    The Lady Eve

    Photos48

    Henry Fonda and Barbara Stanwyck in Nainen Eeva (1941)
    Henry Fonda and Barbara Stanwyck in Nainen Eeva (1941)
    Henry Fonda and Barbara Stanwyck in Nainen Eeva (1941)
    Henry Fonda and Barbara Stanwyck in Nainen Eeva (1941)
    Henry Fonda and Barbara Stanwyck in Nainen Eeva (1941)
    Henry Fonda and Barbara Stanwyck in Nainen Eeva (1941)
    Barbara Stanwyck, Eric Blore, and William Demarest in Nainen Eeva (1941)
    Nainen Eeva (1941)
    Nainen Eeva (1941)
    Nainen Eeva (1941)
    Nainen Eeva (1941)
    Henry Fonda and Barbara Stanwyck in Nainen Eeva (1941)

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    Barbara Stanwyck
    Barbara Stanwyck
    • Jean
    Henry Fonda
    Henry Fonda
    • Charles Pike
    Charles Coburn
    Charles Coburn
    • 'Colonel' Harrington
    Eugene Pallette
    Eugene Pallette
    • Mr. Pike
    William Demarest
    William Demarest
    • Muggsy
    Eric Blore
    Eric Blore
    • Sir Alfred McGlennan Keith
    Melville Cooper
    Melville Cooper
    • Gerald
    Martha O'Driscoll
    Martha O'Driscoll
    • Martha
    Janet Beecher
    Janet Beecher
    • Mrs. Pike
    Robert Greig
    Robert Greig
    • Burrows
    Dora Clement
    Dora Clement
    • Gertrude
    Luis Alberni
    Luis Alberni
    • Pike's Chef
    Abdullah Abbas
    • Man with Potted Palm
    • (uncredited)
    Norman Ainsley
    • Sir Alfred's Servant
    • (uncredited)
    Mary Akin
    • Passenger on Ship
    • (uncredited)
    Sam Ash
    Sam Ash
    • Husband on Ship
    • (uncredited)
    Harry A. Bailey
    • Lawyer
    • (uncredited)
    Bobby Barber
    Bobby Barber
    • Ship's Waiter with Toupee
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Preston Sturges
    • Writers
      • Monckton Hoffe(screen play: based on a story by)
      • Preston Sturges
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    • Trivia
      With so many people on the set, Preston Sturges dressed eccentrically so that he would stand out. He usually wore either a brightly coloured beret or a hat with a feather in it. This sartorial splendour led to his being dubbed the worst-dressed man in Hollywood.
    • Goofs
      When Charles first meets "the Lady Eve Sidwich" at the party, his face goes from blank expression to shock twice - first with all characters, then in closeup.
    • Quotes

      Jean: [while observing Charles from her pocket mirror] Not good enough.

      'Colonel' Harrington: What'd you say?

      Jean: I said they're not good enough for him. Every Jane in the room is giving him the thermometer and he feels they're just a waste of time. He's returning to his book; he's deeply immersed in it. He sees no one except - watch his head turn when that kid goes by. Won't do ya any good, dear - he's a bookworm - but swing 'em anyway. Oh, now how about this one. How'd you like *that* hanging on your Christmas tree? Oh, you wouldn't? Well, what is your weakness, brother? Holy smoke, the dropped kerchief! That hasn't been used since Lily Langtry. You'll have to pick it up yourself, madam. It's a shame, but he doesn't care for the flesh. He'll never see it. Look at that girl over to his left. Look over to your left, bookworm. There's a girl pining for ya. A little further. Just a little further... There! Wasn't that worth looking for? See those nice store teeth all beaming at you. Oh, she recognizes you! She's up, she's down, she can't make up her mind. She's up again. She recognizes you! She's coming over to speak to you. The suspense is killing me. "Why, for heaven's sake, aren't you Fuzzy Oathammer I went to manual training school with in Louisville? Oh, you're not? Well, you certainly look exactly like him, it's certainly a remarkable resemblance... But if you're not going to ask me to sit down, I suppose you're not going to ask me to sit down... I'm very sorry, I certainly hope I haven't caused you any embarrassment, you so and so." "I wonder if my tie's on straight. I certainly upset them, don't I? Now who else is after me?" Ah, the lady champion wrestler, wouldn't she make a houseful? Oh, you don't like her either. Well, what are you going to do about her? Oh, you just can't stand it anymore, you're leaving. These women don't give you a moment's peace, do they? Well, go ahead! Go sulk in your cabin. Go soak your head and see if I care!

    • Crazy credits
      A very large cartoon snake displays the opening credits while twining around an apple tree.
    • Connections
      Edited into Spisok korabley (2008)
    • Soundtracks
      Isn't It Romantic
      (1932) (uncredited)

      Music by Richard Rodgers

      Played often in the score

    User reviews154

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    Featured review
    An Interesting Combination That Works Very Well
    This is an interesting combination of talents and material that works very well, thanks most of all to Preston Sturges's ability to create a distinctive feel to his pictures. "The Lady Eve" has many of the elements familiar to screwball comedy, and yet it is something a little different, a little more than the oddball characters and comical plot developments.

    Barbara Stanwyck has quite an interesting role that allows her at times to assume several different personas. She shows good versatility, and effectively brings out the different sides of her character's nature. Henry Fonda works better than you would expect in such a comic picture. He is wisely used as a straight man most of the time, and even his occasional stiffness actually fits the role.

    Much of the supporting cast gets only limited opportunities, but they are generally good also, especially Charles Coburn, who is perfectly cast as Stanwyck's shifty father.

    There are many amusing moments, yet often with a current of humanity underneath. Sturges and the cast keep the laughs coming while also making sure that you care about the characters.
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    • What year or era is this movie set in? Was it considered a modern movie in its time?
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 21, 1941 (Finland)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Lady Eve
    • Filming locations
      • Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden - 301 N. Baldwin Avenue, Arcadia, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Paramount Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Gross worldwide
      • $13,020
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 34 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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