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Eve's husband puts her in therapy, where Eve discovers that her blackouts stem from a rare multiple personality condition. This acclaimed psychological drama brilliantly explores the dimensions of the human mind.
Editor's Note
This engrossing drama written, directed, and produced by Nunnally Johnson (THE MAN IN THE GRAY FLANNEL SUIT) is the true story of a Georgia housewife with three personalities; it is based on the book of the same title written by her doctors. Narrator Alistair Cooke introduces "Eve White" (Joanne Woodward), a polite, dreary woman, and her unsophisticated husband, Ralph (David Wayne), who are seeking help from Dr. Luther (Lee J. Cobb). Eve suffers from occasional severe headaches followed by "spells" of memory loss. She cannot remember buying sexy, expensive dresses or going to Atlanta for a week and has started hearing voices. Dr. Luther is flabbergasted when one day, the drab woman transforms into the flirtatious, vibrant "Eve Black"--who insists that she does not have a husband or a daughter. Luther, who has only read of multiple personality syndrome, struggles to treat the confused, scared Eve. Meanwhile, Ralph cannot abide the racy playgirl Eve Black and threatens to take away their daughter. As Luther and Eve desperately search for a cause and cure, a third personality emerges. An absorbing story of the trials of mental illness, the film features a mesmerizing, not-to-be missed performance by Joanne Woodward.
Plot Summary
Joanne Woodward gives a tour-de-force portrayal of a young woman seeking psychiatric help in dealing with her three distinct personalities.
| Features | Audio Commentary | | Audio: English Dolby Digital Stereo | | Interactive Menus | | Scene Selection | | Trailers |
| Technical Info
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Release Information
| | Studio: Foxvideo |
| Release Date: 10/5/2004 |
| Running Time: 91 minutes |
| Original Release Date: 1957 | | Catalog ID: D2222630D | | UPC: 00024543126300 | | Number of Discs: 1 |
Audio & Video
| | Video: B&W |
Aspect Ratio | | Widescreen 2.35:1 |
| Cast & Crew
| Awards |
Oscar (1957) |  | Joanne Woodward, Winner, Best Actress |
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| | Professional Reviews | USA Today
"...Joanne Woodward took a best-actress Oscar for only her third screen appearance....It's still a remarkable performance..." 07/23/1993 p.3DEntertainment Weekly
"Woodward is still captivating..." 10/08/2004 p.99 |
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