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.
- Nominated for 1 Oscar
- 2 wins & 1 nomination total
Abdullah Abbas
- Man with Potted Palm
- (uncredited)
Norman Ainsley
- Sir Alfred's Servant
- (uncredited)
Mary Akin
- Passenger on Ship
- (uncredited)
Sam Ash
- Husband on Ship
- (uncredited)
Harry A. Bailey
- Lawyer
- (uncredited)
Bobby Barber
- Ship's Waiter with Toupee
- (uncredited)
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- TriviaIt was hibernation season during the shoot, and Emma the king snake was always sleeping while also shedding her skin. Needless to say, she was very uncooperative.
- GoofsWhen 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.
- Crazy creditsA very large cartoon snake displays the opening credits while twining around an apple tree.
- ConnectionsEdited into Catalogue of Ships (2008)
Featured review
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.
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.
- Snow Leopard
- Oct 13, 2004
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- Die Falschspielerin
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- Gross worldwide
- $14,110
- Runtime1 hour 34 minutes
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- Aspect ratio
- 1.37 : 1
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