Barbara Stanwyck and Henry Fonda in "The Lady Eve"

This week, Morgan and Gavia discuss Preston Sturges' gloriously cynical screwball classic "The Lady Eve," starring Barbara Stanwyck as a con artist and Henry Fonda as her gullible mark. Topics include Sturges' unique approach to romantic comedy, this film's place within the genre of films about competent women romancing dolts, Barbara Stanwyck's dazzling career, and much more.

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“The Lady Eve: Sweet Revenge,” Geoffrey O’Brien, Criterion