Statements (163)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:film
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| gptkbp:audience |
Received positive reviews.
Well-received by audiences. |
| gptkbp:awards |
Nominated for 1 Academy Award
Academy Award nomination for Best Original Screenplay |
| gptkbp:based_on |
a story by Monckton Hoffe
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| gptkbp:box_office |
$2.5 million
$1.5 million Distributed by Paramount Pictures. |
| gptkbp:budget |
$1.5 million
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| gptkbp:censorship |
Passed by the Hays Code.
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| gptkbp:character |
gptkb:Colonel_Harrington
gptkb:Jean_Harrington gptkb:Maggie Mrs. Harrington Mugsy Charles Pike Professor Legrand |
| gptkbp:cinematography |
gptkb:John_F._Seitz
Cinematography by John F. Seitz. |
| gptkbp:cinematography_by |
gptkb:John_F._Seitz
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| gptkbp:color |
Black and white
black and white |
| gptkbp:country |
gptkb:United_States
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| gptkbp:critical_reception |
Highly acclaimed by critics.
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| gptkbp:criticism |
Praised by film critics.
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| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
Considered a classic screwball comedy.
Considered a classic of screwball comedy. |
| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
Represents the screwball comedy genre.
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| gptkbp:directed_by |
gptkb:Preston_Sturges
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| gptkbp:director |
gptkb:Preston_Sturges
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| gptkbp:distributor |
gptkb:Paramount_Pictures
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| gptkbp:edited_by |
gptkb:Arthur_Schmidt
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| gptkbp:editing |
gptkb:Arthur_Schmidt
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| gptkbp:features |
a con artist
a wealthy heir |
| gptkbp:film |
Set in the 1940s.
Produced by Paramount Pictures. |
| gptkbp:film_awards |
Nominated for several awards.
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| gptkbp:film_editing |
Edited by Arthur Schmidt.
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| gptkbp:film_festival |
Screened at various film festivals.
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| gptkbp:film_score |
Composed by Lynn Murray.
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| gptkbp:film_series |
gptkb:N/_A
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| gptkbp:film_technique |
Influenced the genre of romantic comedy.
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| gptkbp:filming_location |
gptkb:California
Hollywood, California. |
| gptkbp:filmography |
Analyzed in film studies.
|
| gptkbp:follows |
gptkb:The_Great_Mc_Ginty
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| gptkbp:genre |
gptkb:romantic_comedy
gptkb:comedy romance |
| gptkbp:has_character |
gptkb:the_child
gptkb:the_old_man gptkb:Jean_Harrington gptkb:Maggie Mrs. Harrington the father the friend the mother the stranger the waiter the detective the teacher the doctor the acquaintance the rival the student the suitor the butler the bartender the journalist the politician the critic the musician the lawyer the audience member the businessman the socialite the old woman the dancer the young woman the pet the performer Charles Pike the snake charmer Professor Legrand the admirer the friend of Charles the friend of Jean the party guest |
| gptkbp:has_setting |
gptkb:boat
gptkb:jungle society events |
| gptkbp:has_theme |
gptkb:deception
gptkb:identity romance class differences |
| gptkbp:home_media_release |
Released on DVD.
Released on DVD and Blu-ray. |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The Lady Eve
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| gptkbp:influenced |
Later romantic comedies.
Modern romantic comedies. |
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:The_Palm_Beach_Story
gptkb:The_Great_Depression Silent film comedies. |
| gptkbp:influences |
gptkb:The_Palm_Beach_Story
gptkb:The_Miracle_of_Morgan's_Creek gptkb:Sullivan's_Travels gptkb:The_Great_Mc_Ginty The Lady Eve's Revenge |
| gptkbp:inspiration |
Inspired by real-life con artists.
Based on a story by Monckton Hoffe. |
| gptkbp:is_portrayed_as |
Charles Pike is a wealthy man.
Colonel Harrington is Jean's father. Jean Harrington is a con artist. Maggie is a supporting character. Mrs. Harrington is Jean's mother. |
| gptkbp:language |
English
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| gptkbp:legacy |
Considered a classic.
Influenced later romantic comedies. Part of American film history. Influenced filmmakers and writers. |
| gptkbp:music |
gptkb:Lynn_Murray
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| gptkbp:music_by |
gptkb:Lynn_Murray
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| gptkbp:notable_film |
Barbara Stanwyck's performance is iconic.
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| gptkbp:notable_quote |
" I’m not a con artist, I’m a con artist’s daughter."
" I’m a con artist, I’m a con artist!" " I’m a woman, I’m a woman!" " I’m not a lady, I’m a lady’s daughter." " You’re a snake, you’re a snake!" |
| gptkbp:notable_scene |
The comedic chase on the ship.
The final confrontation between characters. The reveal of Jean's true identity. |
| gptkbp:plot |
A con artist and a wealthy man fall in love.
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| gptkbp:premiere |
gptkb:New_York_City
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| gptkbp:produced_by |
gptkb:Preston_Sturges
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| gptkbp:production_company |
gptkb:Paramount_Pictures
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| gptkbp:quote |
Famous for its witty dialogue.
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| gptkbp:release_country |
gptkb:United_States
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| gptkbp:release_date |
gptkb:1935
June 1941 |
| gptkbp:release_format |
Theatrical.
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| gptkbp:released_in |
1941
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| gptkbp:remake |
gptkb:N/_A
|
| gptkbp:remastered |
Remastered for modern audiences.
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| gptkbp:restoration |
Restored for preservation.
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| gptkbp:runtime |
94 minutes
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| gptkbp:screenings |
Film festivals.
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| gptkbp:screenplay |
gptkb:Preston_Sturges
Written by Preston Sturges. |
| gptkbp:screenplay_by |
gptkb:Preston_Sturges
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| gptkbp:set_in |
gptkb:New_York_City
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| gptkbp:setting |
Various locations including a luxury liner.
|
| gptkbp:soundtrack |
Includes original score.
Original score by Lynn Murray. |
| gptkbp:starring |
gptkb:Henry_Fonda
gptkb:Barbara_Stanwyck |
| gptkbp:themes |
Deception and romance.
Explores themes of love and deception. |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Henry_Fonda
gptkb:William_Wellman gptkb:Paulette_Goddard |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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