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All About Eve is a
1950 American drama film, written and directed by
Joseph L. Mankiewicz, based on the short story "
The Wisdom of Eve," by
Mary Orr.
The film stars
Bette Davis as Margo Channing, a highly regarded but aging
Broadway star.
Anne Baxter plays Eve Harrington, a willingly helpful young
fan who insinuates herself into Channing's life, ultimately threatening Channing's career and her personal relationships.
George Sanders,
Celeste Holm,
Hugh Marlowe,
Gary Merrill and
Thelma Ritter also appear, and the film provided one of
Marilyn Monroe's earliest important roles.
