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The Three Faces of Eve

  • 19571957
  • ApprovedApproved
  • 1h 31m
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7.2/10
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The Three Faces of Eve (1957)
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A doctor treats a woman suffering from Multiple Personality Disorder.A doctor treats a woman suffering from Multiple Personality Disorder.A doctor treats a woman suffering from Multiple Personality Disorder.
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  • Director
    • Nunnally Johnson
  • Writers
    • Nunnally Johnson(screenplay)
    • Corbett Thigpen(book)
    • Hervey M. Cleckley(book)
  • Stars
    • Joanne Woodward
    • David Wayne
    • Lee J. Cobb
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  • Director
    • Nunnally Johnson
  • Writers
    • Nunnally Johnson(screenplay)
    • Corbett Thigpen(book)
    • Hervey M. Cleckley(book)
  • Stars
    • Joanne Woodward
    • David Wayne
    • Lee J. Cobb
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    • 68User reviews
    • 46Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Won 1 Oscar
      • 3 wins & 1 nomination total

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    The Three Faces of Eve
    Trailer 2:44
    The Three Faces of Eve

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    Joanne Woodward in The Three Faces of Eve (1957)
    Joanne Woodward in The Three Faces of Eve (1957)
    Joanne Woodward in The Three Faces of Eve (1957)
    Joanne Woodward in The Three Faces of Eve (1957)
    Joanne Woodward in The Three Faces of Eve (1957)
    Joanne Woodward in The Three Faces of Eve (1957)
    Joanne Woodward in The Three Faces of Eve (1957)
    Joanne Woodward in The Three Faces of Eve (1957)
    Joanne Woodward in The Three Faces of Eve (1957)
    Lee J. Cobb and Joanne Woodward in The Three Faces of Eve (1957)
    Joanne Woodward in The Three Faces of Eve (1957)
    Joanne Woodward in The Three Faces of Eve (1957)

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    Joanne Woodward
    Joanne Woodward
    • Eve Whiteas Eve White…
    David Wayne
    David Wayne
    • Ralph Whiteas Ralph White
    Lee J. Cobb
    Lee J. Cobb
    • Doctor Curtis Lutheras Doctor Curtis Luther
    Edwin Jerome
    • Doctor Francis Dayas Doctor Francis Day
    Alena Murray
    Alena Murray
    • Secretaryas Secretary
    Nancy Kulp
    Nancy Kulp
    • Mrs. Blackas Mrs. Black
    Douglas Spencer
    Douglas Spencer
    • Mr. Blackas Mr. Black
    Terry Ann Ross
    • Bonnie Whiteas Bonnie White
    Ken Scott
    Ken Scott
    • Earlas Earl
    Mimi Gibson
    Mimi Gibson
    • Eve - Age 8as Eve - Age 8
    Alistair Cooke
    Alistair Cooke
    • Narratoras Narrator
    Vince Edwards
    Vince Edwards
    • Army Sergeantas Army Sergeant
    • (uncredited)
    Mary Field
    Mary Field
    • Effie Blanfordas Effie Blanford
    • (uncredited)
    Richard Garrick
    Richard Garrick
    • Mr. Foxas Mr. Fox
    • (uncredited)
    Helene Hatch
    • Landladyas Landlady
    • (uncredited)
    Jimmie Horan
    Jimmie Horan
    • Man at Funeralas Man at Funeral
    • (uncredited)
    Catherine Howard
    • Switchboard Operatoras Switchboard Operator
    • (uncredited)
    Jason Johnson
    Jason Johnson
    • Boyas Boy
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Nunnally Johnson
    • Writers
      • Nunnally Johnson(screenplay)
      • Corbett Thigpen(book)
      • Hervey M. Cleckley(book)
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      According to the DVD commentary by Aubrey Solomon, "When the real Eve signed the contract for the movie, the studio had her sign three separate contracts under each of her personalities, so that they would be covered from any possible legal action. In fact, when she signed the contract, they actually had her go into the personalities, and the signatures were all different on the contracts."
    • Goofs
      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?

    • Crazy credits
      introducing Alistair Cooke distinguished journalist and commentator
    • Connections
      Featured in Precious Images (1986)
    • Soundtracks
      Hold Me
      (uncredited)

      Written by Jack Little (as Little Jack Little), Dave Oppenheim and Ira Schuster

      Performed by Joanne Woodward

    User reviews68

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    Top review
    8/10
    A Gal With TOO Much Personality!!!
    I suppose the one thing Eve White could never be accused of, in the 1957 movie "The Three Faces of Eve," is not having enough of a personality! In fact--to the consternation of her dullard Georgian husband, and the amazement of shrink Lee J. Cobb--she's got three distinct personalities that tend to emerge quite unexpectedly. The first is Eve White herself, a mousy dishrag of a housewife; then there's "Eve Black," an extroverted, hard-drinking party girl; and finally "Jane," a nice, well-spoken young woman. As portrayed by Joanne Woodward in her Oscar-winning role, this mixed-up gal becomes a very believable and sympathetic figure. Woodward is actually pretty amazing here, and it is quite remarkable how she is able to switch on a dime from one personality to another, using all the actor's tricks of mannerisms, voice inflections, accents and so on. Cobb is also excellent, as usual, as the soft-spoken, patient doctor who tries for years to help her, and David Wayne is also fine as Eve's husband, who, in one fascinating scene, seems to cheat on his wife WITH HIS OWN WIFE! The psychological explanation of why Eve has become what she is may strike some as too pat, but we shouldn't forget that this is all based on a real-life case history. However, as Danny Peary reminds us in his fun book "Alternate Oscars," the real-life Eve had not been cured at the time this film was made, but rather required 17 years' worth of additional therapy, during which time a full 22 personalities came forth! But I guess that would have made for a very depressing 10-hour movie! And I wholeheartedly agree with Peary that Woodward deserved an Oscar for her work here. Heck, under the circumstances, they should've given her three!
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    • Nov 16, 2007

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    • Release date
      • September 18, 1957 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Eva mit 3 Gesichtern
    • Filming locations
      • Stage 8, 20th Century Fox Studios - 10201 Pico Blvd., Century City, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Twentieth Century Fox
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    • Budget
      • $965,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 31 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • 4-Track Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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