Everybody Does It

Everybody Does It

Year: 2022

Runtime: 99 mins

Language: Spanish

Director: Hugo Martín Cuervo

CrimeComedy

Several couples return to the resort where they celebrated their weddings years earlier, after a personal invitation from the proprietor. Some have built happy marriages, others are on the verge of divorce. United by a shared adversary, they must contend with the owner, whose financial collapse looms and will use any means to preserve his hotel, even as his desperate tactics threaten to expose hidden tensions among the guests.

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Timeline & Setting – Everybody Does It (2022)

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Location

New York City, Palm Beach, Texas

New York City serves as the central hub where Leonard runs his wrecking business and navigates the socialite circle. Palm Beach functions as a glamorous retreat for the celebrity world, hosting parties and high-society pressures. Texas represents the practical payoff of Leonard's career with a lucrative wrecking contract that tests his loyalty and choices.

🏙️ Urban setting 🎭 Showbiz 💰 Wealth

Last Updated: October 01, 2025 at 10:14

Main Characters – Everybody Does It (2022)

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Leonard Borland (Paul Douglas)

A practical, hardworking wrecking contractor who hides a powerful singing talent. He loves Doris and struggles to balance his loyalty to her with tempting opportunities in the showbiz world. His double life as a star in the making creates tension in their marriage, and he must face the consequences of pursuing fame at the expense of fidelity.

🎭 Ambition 💼 Loyalty 🧱 Practical

Doris (Celeste Holm)

A socialite with aspirations of becoming an opera singer, using her status to navigate the high-society world. She is torn between supporting her husband and guarding her own vanity, ultimately grappling with jealousy and the fear of betrayal. Her emotional journey moves from self-assurance to vulnerability as the marriage is tested.

💃 Vanity 🎭 Celebrity 💔 Jealousy

Cecil Carver (Linda Darnell)

A powerful opera celebrity who wields influence over productions and profits. She seduces Leonard and orchestrates his involvement in her show, revealing a manipulative and ambitious side of the showbiz world. Her interference includes sabotaging performances to secure control and prestige.

🎭 Manipulation 💊 Power 💋 Seduction

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Major Themes – Everybody Does It (2022)

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💔 Love vs Ambition

Leonard's love for Doris is tested by his pull toward fame and the opportunities of the showbiz world. Doris's own ambitions and vanity complicate their relationship, blurring the lines between loyalty and self-interest. The narrative explores how romantic commitment can be strained when professional desires come into play. Ultimately, the couple must navigate betrayal, forgiveness, and the cost of pursuing success.

🎭 Showbiz Power

The story exposes the ruthlessness of the entertainment industry, where reputation and opportunity can override integrity. Cecil Carver's manipulation and the creation of Leonard's stage persona as Logan Bennett highlight the control the elite wield over careers. The use of pills and sabotage on debut reveals a dark side of industry pressure and opportunism. Glamour masks a competitive and dangerous environment.

🤝 Betrayal and Reconciliation

Betrayal surfaces as Leonard's double life and Cecil's schemes threaten the marriage. Doris confronts the possible end of their relationship, sparked by jealousy and the revelation of Leonard's singing talent. The couple's dynamics shift as truth comes to light, leading to a fragile path toward reconciliation. The ending underlines how forgiveness and shared hardship can influence the future of their partnership.

Last Updated: October 01, 2025 at 10:14

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