Review of The Lady Eve (1941) by Jonathan S — 16 Feb 2009

Barbara Stanwyck is delightful in this comedy from the 1940s.

This review of The Lady Eve (1941) was written by Jonathan S on 16 Feb 2009.

The Lady Eve has generally received very positive reviews.

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