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FILM TITLE: ALL ABOUT EVE. DIRECTOR: Joseph L. Mankiewicz. STUDIO: 20th Century Fox. PLOT: acerbic drama of theatre life about a young actress who insinuates her way into Broadway stage star's life. Wit and sarcasm reign supreme (e.g., 'Fasten your seat belts. It's going to be a bumpy night') and George Sanders is perfect as Addison De Witt - a cynical, egotistical columnist/critic. The literate film features Davis as aging, bitchy star Margo Channing who takes the seemingly-naive and innocent fan Eve (Baxter) under her wing. As the film opens, the rising, unscrupulous star accepts an award for best newcomer on the Broadway scene. Then, in a flashback, we see the shameless starlet insinuating herself into the life of her idol, and scheming to steal her theatrical roles and her lover Bill (Merrill). By ruthlessly exploiting the older woman's kindness and hospitality, she manages to achieve her present success while almost destroying the veteran star in the process. Won six Oscars: Best Picture, Best Director (Mankiewicz), Best Screenplay (Mankiewicz), Best Supporting Actor (George Sanders), Best B/W Costume Design (Edith Head), Best Sound. PICTURED: VIDEO BOX COVER. ANNE BAXTER, BETTE DAVIS.