The Lady Eve
- Year: 1941
- Country of origin: USA
- Genre: Comedy, Romance
- Director: Preston Sturges
- Length: 94 min
- IMDb rating:
Barbara Stanwyck has Henry Fonda bewitched and bewildered.
Synopsis
The Lady Eve (1941) follows a skilled gambler who sets out to swindle a socially awkward millionaire returning from an expedition. As she unexpectedly falls in love with him and is later rejected, she reenters his life under a false identity to continue the deception. This comedy blends romantic intrigue and sharp wit in a story of deception, desire, and social performance.
Selected disc options for The Lady Eve
| Extras | Criterion BD-A,B/US 2020 | Criterion DVD-1/US/OOP 2001 | Universal DVD-1/US/OOP 2006 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Audio Commentary by Marian Keane | has extra | has extra | |
| Introduction by Peter Bogdanovich | has extra | has extra | |
| Costume Designs by Edith Head | has extra | has extra | |
| The Lady Deceives - Video Essay by David Cairns | has extra | ||
| Tom Sturges and Friends | has extra | ||
| Audio Recording of “Up the Amazon” | has extra | ||
| Lux Radio Theatre: “The Lady Eve” - With Actors Barbara Stanwyck and Ray Milland | has extra | has extra | |
| Stills Gallery | has extra | ||
| Theatrical Trailer | has extra | has extra | has extra |
| Easter Egg: Preston Sturges’ 11 Commandments for Box Office Success | has extra |
Notes
- Criterion’s Blu-ray includes a booklet with writing by Geoffrey O’Brien.
- Criterion’s DVD contains a booklet with writing by James Harvey.
- Universal’s DVD is included in the “Preston Sturges: The Filmmaker Collection” box set with Christmas in July (1940), The Great McGinty (1940), Sullivan’s Travels (1941), The Palm Beach Story (1942), The Great Moment (1944) and Hail the Conquering Hero (1944). It is also available in the “TCM Showcase: Barbara Stanwyck” box set.
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