Review of The Lady Eve (1941) by James H — 19 Mar 2010
Certainly not the apotheosis of writer/director Preston Sturges' comedic talent - that would be the followup to this film, "Sullivan's Travels" - "The Lady Eve" is still a charming effort.
Barbara Stanwyck and Henry Fonda are perfectly matched as a conwoman and a girl-shy scientist, respectively, who fall in love despite the fact that Stanwyck and her conman father (Charles Coburn) are attempting to foist Fonda's money.
The first half of "The Lady Eve" is sublime, filled with wit, excellent gags, and crackling timing. Problems befall the story, though, in the second half, when Stanwyck attempts to take revenge on Fonda for leaving her when he discovered she was a matchstick gal.
This review of The Lady Eve (1941) was written by James H on 19 Mar 2010.
The Lady Eve has generally received very positive reviews.
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