All About Eve
“It's all about women... and their men!”
Synopsis
From the moment she glimpses her idol at the stage door, Eve Harrington is determined to take the reins of power away from the great actress Margo Channing. Eve maneuvers her way into Margo's Broadway role, becomes a sensation and even causes turmoil in the lives of Margo's director boyfriend, her playwright and his wife. Only the cynical drama critic sees through Eve, admiring her audacity and perfect pattern of deceit.
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All About Eve | #TBT Trailer | 20th Century FOXOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-03-26
Top Cast
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Bette Davis
Margo Channing
Anne Baxter
Eve Harrington
George Sanders
Addison DeWitt
Celeste Holm
Karen Richards
Gary Merrill
Bill Sampson
Hugh Marlowe
Lloyd Richards
Thelma Ritter
Birdie Coonan
Gregory Ratoff
Max Fabian
Marilyn Monroe
Miss Caswell
Barbara Bates
Phoebe
Walter Hampden
Aged Actor
Randy Stuart
Girl
Craig Hill
Leading Man
Leland Harris
Doorman
Barbara White
Autograph Seeker
Eddie Fisher
Stage Manager
William Pullen
Clerk
Claude Stroud
Pianist
Release History & Theatrical Window
Paris
Festival / Special Debut
November 9, 1950
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 7, 2010
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1.4M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$8.4M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
6x
+$7M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joseph L. Mankiewicz
- Screenplay & Story
- Joseph L. Mankiewicz
- Original Score
- Alfred Newman, Urban Thielmann
- Original Title
- All About Eve
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 2h 19m
- Production Budget
- $1.4M
- Worldwide Gross
- $8.4M
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joseph L. Mankiewicz
Joseph L. Mankiewicz, Mary Orr
Alfred Newman, Urban Thielmann
Milton Krasner
Barbara McLean
Darryl F. Zanuck
Department Leadership Roster
Joseph L. Mankiewicz
Director
Joseph L. Mankiewicz
Screenplay
Darryl F. Zanuck
Producer
Alfred Newman
Original Music Composer
Milton Krasner
Director of Photography
Barbara McLean
Editor
Edith Head
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About All About Eve
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is All About Eve about?
From the moment she glimpses her idol at the stage door, Eve Harrington is determined to take the reins of power away from the great actress Margo Channing. Eve maneuvers her way into Margo's Broadway role, becomes a sensation and even causes turmoil in the lives of Margo's director boyfriend, her playwright and his wife. Only the cynical drama critic sees through Eve, admiring her audacity and perfect pattern of deceit.
Who directed All About Eve?
All About Eve was directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz.
Who stars in All About Eve?
The principal cast of All About Eve includes Bette Davis, Anne Baxter, George Sanders, Celeste Holm, Gary Merrill.
When was All About Eve released and how long is it?
All About Eve was released in 1950 with a total runtime of 2h 19m.
What was the box office and production budget of All About Eve?
All About Eve had a reported production budget of $1.4M and grossed $8.4M at the worldwide box office (6 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for All About Eve?
The original motion picture soundtrack for All About Eve was composed by Alfred Newman, Urban Thielmann.
What is the age rating and content advisory for All About Eve?
All About Eve holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).