Characters & Themes
The Lady Eve (1941) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained
- Release, runtime and language
- 1941 · 94 min · English
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- Directed by
- Preston Sturges
- Starring
- Henry Fonda, Melville Cooper, Eric Blore, Barbara Stanwyck, Janet Beecher, William Demarest
A skilled con artist, Jean, targets Charles, a naive and wealthy bachelor, with an elaborate scheme. As she expertly manipulates him, she unexpectedly develops genuine feelings, creating a complicated situation where love and deception intertwine. Jean finds herself caught between her initial plan and the unexpected emotions that arise, leading to a humorous and poignant exploration of love and identity.
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