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Henry Fonda, Barbara Stanwyck, and Preston Sturges: Behind the Scenes of The Lady Eve

August 9, 2021 By Joi

Henry Fonda, Barbara Stanwyck, and Preston Sturges Behind the Scenes of The Lady Eve (1941)

I’m fairly certain I’ve mentioned this before (and I’m equally certain I’m about to do it again)…. Henry Fonda and Barbara Stanwyck are two of my absolute favorites. Top tier, never say a negative thing about them in my presence favorites. Which is why I am head over heels in love with the fact that they not only made several movies together, but one of them in particular is one of my all time favorite films. Nothing against The Mad Miss Manton (their adorable first film), but The Lady Eve is an absolute work of perfection.

As in every single minute.

I also love the fact that it’s apparent they enjoyed working together. It comes through every scene and it’s just delicious.

Speaking of delicious – I will never (and I mean never) get over the fact that they were holding hands in this adorable behind the scenes picture. I’m also never getting over how cute she is in her hat, but that’s for another day.

Henry Fonda and Barbara Stanwyck

You can find The Lady Eve: The Criterion Collection on Amazon or watch it on Prime Video.

Henry Fonda and Barbara Stanwyck, The Lady Eve

June 27, 2021 By Joi

Henry Fonda and Barbara Stanwyck, The Lady Eve

Given that Barbara Stanwyck is one of my top 3 favorite actresses and Henry Fonda is one of my top 3 favorite actors, it’s almost a cinch that I’ll love any movie they made together. The fact that The Lady Eve happens to be an absolutely flawless movie, however, would seal the deal even if (Heaven most absolutely forbid!) two other stars played the leads.

The chemistry between Barbara Stanwyck and Henry Fonda does, I must say, make a perfect movie even more perfect. Add in the always wonderful Charles Coburn and you have a movie that should be must-see viewing for anyone who calls themselves a movie fan.

The 1941 romantic comedy was directed (beautifully) by Preston Sturges. He’s fast becoming one of my favorite directors. The more of his films I see, the more of his genius I recognize.

You can find The Lady Eve: The Criterion Collection on Amazon or watch it on Prime Video.

Barbara Stanwyck in two Beautiful Promo Pictures for The Lady Eve

June 21, 2021 By Joi

Barbara Stanwyck

I am LITERALLY in the middle of cooking supper but I just had to publish these two gorgeous pictures of Barbara Stanwyck today. Sweet potatoes and chicken tenders, you can all wait!

These are publicity photos for the excellent The Lady Eve and she is even more stunning than usual.

Now, back to supper while you admire the ridiculously beautiful Barbara! (I want the one above large and framed… I need to make that happen.)

You can find The Lady Eve: The Criterion Collection on Amazon or watch it on Prime Video.

Barbara Stanwyck and Henry Fonda, The Lady Eve

June 3, 2021 By Joi

Henry Fonda and Barbara Stanwyck

I am really lucky in that many of my favorites didn’t just co-star in films, but they co-starred in WONDERFUL films… films that, not surprisingly are among my favorites.

Maureen O’Hara, John Wayne, and Barry Fitzgerald: The Quiet Man
Lucille Ball and Henry Fonda: Yours, Mine, and Ours
Katharine Hepburn and John Wayne: Rooster Cogburn
James Stewart and Henry Fonda: The Cheyenne Social Club
Maureen O’Hara and Henry Fonda: Spencer’s Mountain
Barbara Stanwyck and S.Z. Sakall, Christmas in Connecticut

There are many others, including the absolutely hilarious (and, to be honest, perfect in every way) 1941 comedy The Lady Eve. Starring Barbara Stanwyck, Henry Fonda, and Charles Coburn (love them all to distraction), this is one of the all time GREAT movies.

The Lady Eve was directed by the wonderful Preston Sturges who made the absolute most out of having three of Hollywood’s greatest talents of all time.

You can find The Lady Eve: The Criterion Collection on Amazon. It’s also available on Prime Video!

This is one of my all-time favorite movies and, if you haven’t seen it, it might just need to be the next film you see!

Behind the Scenes of The Lady Eve: Barbara Stanwyck, Preston Sturges, and Henry Fonda

June 3, 2020 By Joi

Henry Fonda, Barbara Stanwyck, and Preston Sturges

The Lady Eve (1941, directed by Preston Sturges) stars Henry Fonda, Barbara Stanwyck, and Charles Coburn. Four great reasons to see it, even if it wasn’t a wonderful movie! Fortunately, it isn’t just wonderful – it’s absolutely one of the best.

Hilarious, original, unique, and boasts three leads that are completely on top of their game.

(Continued Below the adorable picture…)

The Chemistry between Barbara Stanwyck and Henry Fonda is palpable and adds an underlying current to an already electric movie. The dialogue, the wardrobe, the acting, the directing… everything about this one is a 100 on a scale of 1-10 and if you’ve never seen it, I hope you will asap. If you have seen it, see it again! Trust me, it gets EVEN better each time you watch it.

You can find The Lady Eve: The Criterion Collection on Amazon. It’s also available on Prime Video!