It's all about women --- and their men!

Starring: Bette Davis, Anne Baxter, George Sanders, Celeste Holm, Garry Merrill, Hugh Marlowe, Gregory Ratoff, Thelma Ritter, Marilyn Monroe, Barbara Bates, Walter Hampden

DML Rating: ★★★★★★★★★☆ - near perfect

"Fasten your seatbelts, it's going to be a bumpy night!" - Margo Channing

Why watch this? Sharp cutting dialogue, spoiled starlets and Bette Davis.

Plot Summary: An aging Broadway star named Margo Channing takes a young, seemingly star-struck fan named Eve Harrington into her inner circle as an assistant. As Eve becomes indispensable to Margo and her friends, she secretly manipulates relationships and professional opportunities to take over Margo’s career and personal life.

Dad's Preview: This drama focuses on the general ruthlessness surrounding the New York theater scene. The film's players vary from conceited actresses to slimy theater critics. True friendships are rare and it's very unwise to trust anyone, even those that act the most innocent. Here, the lead actors chew up each scene with jaded vigor and confidence. I confess it is fun to watch. This film was the darling at the 1951 Oscars nabbing six of the golden statuettes. All About Eve saved Bette Davis' sagging career. Her role in many ways mirrored events in her own life. She literally is living her character's life, and her performance is unforgettable. A young Marilyn Monroe even makes an memorable, if brief, appearance.

Darryl F. Zanuck; 20th Century-Fox