All About Eve
All About Eve is a 1950 American drama film written and directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz, and produced by Darryl F. Zanuck. It is based on the 1946 short story (and subsequent 1949 radio drama) "The Wisdom of Eve" by Mary Orr, although Orr does not receive a screen credit.
Plot
The story begins in medias res, narrated by acerbic theatre critic Addison DeWitt, who introduces the various characters that are attending the prestigious Sarah Siddons Award ceremony. The theatrical honor is being presented to rising actress, Eve Harrington. DeWitt's narration promises to reveal Eve's true story before the narrative voice switches to Karen Richards.