All About Eve is a 1950 American drama film directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz and starring Bette Davis, Anne Baxter, George Sanders, and Celeste Holm. The film was nominated for fourteen Academy Awards and won six, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Screenplay.
The story follows the rise of Eve Harrington (Anne Baxter), a young woman who idolizes the great actress Margo Channing (Bette Davis) and is determined to become like her. Eve ingratiates herself with Margo and her entourage, gradually working her way up from fan to assistant to understudy. Along the way, she seduces Margo's director boyfriend, Bill Sampson (Gary Merrill), and manipulates and betrays those around her.
As Eve's star rises, so does the tension and jealousy between her and Margo. The two women engage in a battle of wills, culminating in a dramatic confrontation at Margo's birthday party. In the end, Eve achieves her ambition but is left alone, alienated from those who once supported her.
All About Eve is famous for its sharp, witty dialogue and expertly drawn characters. Bette Davis gives a tour-de-force performance as Margo Channing, a complex and vulnerable woman grappling with aging and the fickleness of fame. Anne Baxter is equally unforgettable as Eve Harrington, a schemer whose true motives remain a mystery until the very end. George Sanders won an Oscar for his performance as Addison DeWitt, the snarky and ruthless drama critic who takes a perverse delight in Eve's machinations.
All About Eve remains a classic of American cinema, a timeless tale of ambition, betrayal, and the dark side of show business.
