Plot and Main Characters
All About Eve follows young, ambitious Eve Harrington as she insinuates herself into the world of aging Broadway star Margo Channing. The film explores manipulation, rivalry, and the cost of ambition in postwar New York theater.
Cast and Production
The movie stars Bette Davis as Margo, Anne Baxter as Eve, George Sanders as Bill Sampson, and Celeste Holm as Karen Richards. Directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz, it was produced by 20th Century Fox and adapted from Mary Orr's short story.
Reception, Awards, and Legacy
All About Eve won six Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actress for Bette Davis. It is frequently cited among the greatest films ever made and remains a standard reference for discussions of classic Hollywood storytelling and female rivalry.
For additional background, see the film's page on the American Film Institute catalog at American Film Institute.
