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The Three Faces of Eve (1957)

The Three Faces of Eve (1957)
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When Alistair Cooke shows up to introduce Three Faces of Eve, we know that the fact-based story will bear more than a little fidelity to truth. Joanne Woodward won an Academy Award for her portrayal of Eve, a young Georgia housewife suffering from multiple personalities. Eve's husband (David Wayne), confused by his wife's aberrant behavior when assuming her two "other selves," seeks out help from a psychiatrist (Lee J. Cobb). Carefully probing Eve's subconscious via hypnosis, the doctor finds out that, though each of Eve's personalities is aware of the other's existence, none are related. After months of therapy, Eve is purged of her negative selves and is totally cured. Ironically, Joanne Woodward would herself play a psychologist confronted with a multiple-personality case in the Emmy-winning 1976 TV movie Sybil. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

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Starring:
Joanne WoodwardDavid Wayne, (more)
Director(s):
Nunnally Johnson
Format(s):
DVD
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Synopsis of The Three Faces of Eve

When Alistair Cooke shows up to introduce Three Faces of Eve, we know that the fact-based story will bear more than a little fidelity to truth. Joanne Woodward won an Academy Award for her portrayal of Eve, a young Georgia housewife suffering from multiple personalities. Eve's husband (David Wayne), confused by his wife's aberrant behavior when assuming her two "other selves," seeks out help from a psychiatrist (Lee J. Cobb). Carefully probing Eve's subconscious via hypnosis, the doctor finds out that, though each of Eve's personalities is aware of the other's existence, none are related. After months of therapy, Eve is purged of her negative selves and is totally cured. Ironically, Joanne Woodward would herself play a psychologist confronted with a multiple-personality case in the Emmy-winning 1976 TV movie Sybil. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
91 mins

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Director(s):
Nunnally Johnson
Writer(s):
Nunnally Johnson
Producer(s):
Nunnally Johnson
The Three Faces of Eve Awards:
  • 1957 - Hollywood Foreign Press Association - Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama
  • 1957 - National Board of Review - Best Actress
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    Edward and Candice C.

    Some going-on 50 year old movies don't age well but this one isn't too bad. Partly because of it's semi-documentary style, with the story told from both the doctor and the patient's points of view, it doesn't get overly dramatic nor does it hit us over the head with any moral messages. Probably somewhat simplistic as movies tended to be in the 50s.

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    Jackie S.

    I saw this movie for the first time about thirty years ago. I enjoyed it more this time around because I understand more about Eve's mental illness (not from personal experience) but through my studies. Very enjoyable movie.

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    Beth V.

    Love this movie. Great acting by Joanne Woodward, engrossing story. The reason for the little girl's trauma is truly the stuff of nightmares, but quite believable. I didn't experience the same thing but ran across some pictures in my grandmother's photo album that brought chills...Adults really weren't all that sensitive to children's feelings in times past. The intro to the movie is a hoot. Have fun!

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