The Lady Eve (1941): Perfery

The Lady Eve

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(1941)Directed by Preston Sturges97 minComedy, Romance

“When you deal a fast shuffle, love is in the cards.”

Jean Harrington (Barbara Stanwyck) is a con artist who has her eye on a fortune, and she finds it on an ocean liner in Charles Pike (Henry Fonda), a wealthy, awkward heir. She and her father, the 'Colonel' (Charles Coburn), are there to work him for everything he has. Preston Sturges sets the game going, but Jean has started to care for her mark, and that puts the whole scheme at risk.

Barbara Stanwyckas Jean Harrington

Henry Fondaas Charles Pike

Charles Coburnas 'Colonel' Harrington

Eugene Palletteas Horace Pike

William Demarestas Muggsy

Eric Bloreas Sir Alfred McGlennan Keith

Melville Cooperas Gerald

Martha O'Driscollas Martha

Janet Beecheras Janet Pike

Robert Greigas Burrows

Dora Clementas Gertrude

Luis Albernias Emile, Pike's Chef

AA Abdullah Abbasas Man with Potted Palm (uncredited)

NA Norman Ainsleyas Sir Alfred's Servant (uncredited)

Mary Akinas Passenger on Ship (uncredited)

Sam Ashas Husband on Ship (uncredited)

HA Harry A. Baileyas Lawyer (uncredited)

Bobby Barberas Ship's Waiter with Toupee (uncredited)

Ambrose Barkeras Mac (uncredited)

WB Wilson Bengeas First Butler at Party (uncredited)

WB Wilda Bennettas Party Guest (uncredited)

EB Evelyn Beresfordas Party Guest (uncredited)

Al Bridgeas First Steward (uncredited)

JB Jan Buckinghamas Passenger on Ship (uncredited)