Review of The Lady Eve (1941) by Alex S — 19 Jul 2009

Barbara Stanwyck is at her comedic best in "The Lady Eve",playing a vamp who tries to con a gullible heir,played wonderfully by Henry Fonda. Her plans don't go accordingly when she finds herself falling for him,which leads to some madcap fun.

Both the leads are superb. Especially Stanwyck,she completely blew me away,she has such charm and intelligence and beauty it's hard not to fall for her character. Fonda also gives stellar performance,his comedic abilities are subtle yet affective,prefect for Charles Pike.

This was a wonderful,charming and funny screwball comedy and a perfect tribute to the golden age of American cinema.