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1941 · 97 min · NR

The Lady Eve

Directed by Preston Sturges · Comedy, Romance

The Lady Eve (1941) is a Comedy film, directed by Preston Sturges set in Connecticut during the 1940s.

A con artist, with a comedic and romantic tone. Themes of love & longing and revenge run throughout.

Cinematography
Victor Milner
Cast
Barbara StanwyckHenry FondaCharles CoburnEugene PalletteWilliam DemarestEric BloreMelville CooperMartha O'Driscoll

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Connecticut
Setting
Coastal SeaSuburban
When
1940s

Premise & themes

Premise
Con Artist
Themes
Love & LongingRevenge
Tone
ComedicRomantic

Shape

Protagonist
Two HanderFemale Led
Pacing
Propulsive
Based on
Pure Fiction

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