This story of actresses in the New York theater is bookended by scenes that take place in what setting?
A) A bar called “Marlowe’s” B) A bus bound for California C) An awards ceremony ü D) The “green room” of a theater
Whether one views it as a jet-black comedy or a mordantly witty melodrama, this memorable film about the ruthless ambition of a beautiful young actress (Anne Baxter in the title role) was nominated for no fewer than fourteen Oscars — an unmatched record until tied by Titanic in 1997 — and won six, including Best Director and Best Screenplay, both of which went to Joseph L. Mankiewicz. The four major female parts (two lead and two supporting) all earned nominations for the actresses, but no awards. For most viewers, the stand-out characterization was that of Bette Davis as the fortyish actress Margo Channing, whom the manipulative Eve supplants as queen of the stage with the connivance of cynical critic Addison DeWitt (George Sanders).
