All About Eve
“All about Eve” is a character driven Hollywood movie that conveys the shrewd manipulation of art imitating life. This film is a tale of a conniving young lady who lashes into the life of an aging star with the hopes of replacing her in theater. The plot consists of clever dialogue and sharp performances from the characters. The audience is able to view the reticent story line in a short scene at an awards ceremony. In this scene participants express their feelings towards the guest of honor (Eve) and her ambitious way to rise to fame. Ironically, we see the story repeating itself at the end of the film. The story itself reflects a history that is as old as show business. Betty Davis’ plays Margo Channing, the star of the film fears her stardom will soon fade do to her turning 40 years of age. Margo goes through a series of events were she panics do to her aging. In reality being the age of 40 is not very old. However, in film business actresses are unable to play various roles. Ideally, most roles are created for pretty young woman, and after a certain age it is difficult to portray those roles. Males however, are able to continue their advancing years in many roles. Margo’s character is egoistical, very demanding, and obsessed with stardomness. Her life revolves around theater. The numbers of roles that are offered to her are suddenly decreasing. Although her character shows confidence on the outside, in the inside she is full of insecurities. Betty Davis’ was the perfect candidate for this role. Davis’ herself was a very famous Hollywood star whose career was going down the drain due to aging. This movie put this aging actress back to the top. Ann Baxter plays the role of Eve. This character plays a role of a star struck fan. At first Eve seems to be a very naïve, and sweet. Eve is dressed down at the beginning in an old trench coat and hat. She is setting herself up for an improvising soul who has to pay cheap for a ticket at a standing room;