Al Bridge, Arthur Hoyt, Barbara Stanwyck
In 1941, Barbara Stanwyck was offered two screwball roles equally suited to her tart intelligence, deft comic timing, and undeniable sex appeal, and it's a photo finish as to which was funnier--showgi...( read more
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DVD Release Date: October 16, 2001
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Flixster Reviews (378)
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April 13, 2009"I wonder if now would be the time to tell you about Herman..."
As much as I admire Sullivan's Travels for its social conscience and Unfaithfully Yours for its unusual darkness of tone, The Lady Eve is my favourite of the Preston Sturges movies I've s...( read more) -
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January 9, 2009I loved this movie, Barbara Stanwyck totally won me over with her sexy, witty and cunning role, definitely want to see more of her!. And Henry Fonda, what a silly goof.
I'm usually not a fan of romantic comedies, but I'm happy to make an exception here!
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October 6, 2008One of the cleverest romantic comedies of all. "I need him like the axe needs the turkey." Flawless
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January 4, 2008It's extremely difficult for me to choose my favorite Barbara Stanwyck movie so far, but this one is it -- so far. In addition to being a knockout beauty, Stanwyck has got to be one of the most talented actresses I've ever seen.
This is an excellent comedy in the screwball r
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September 24, 2009What an absurdly fun and funny movie. Barbara Stanwyck played conniving, sexy, and witty so effortlessly well. Totally respectable and look up-able. Unlike a lot of other women of her day she was that- a woman, not a girl child.
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July 20, 2009Barbara Stanwyck is at her comedic best in "The Lady Eve",playing a vamp who tries to con a gullible heir,played wonderfully by Henry Fonda. Her plans don't go accordingly when she finds herself falling for him,which leads to some madcap fun. Both the leads are superb. Especially...( read more)
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June 13, 2009I think that I may have heard of this movie but I don't think that I've even seen it, but I'd like too!. . . I've always been a fan of Barbara Stanwyck and Henry Fonda!. . .
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June 11, 2009Barbara Stanwyck is a sexy card shark's daughter that accidentally falls for the millionaire they're supposed to be sharking. Peter Fonda and Barbara Stanwyck make an adorable if not unlikely couple that, through Sturges' awkward comedic interludes, find their way from amusement...( read more)
Critic Reviews
January 1, 2000
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
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