'About Eve' is a 1950 American drama film directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz, and starring Bette Davis, Anne Baxter, George Sanders, and Celeste Holm. The film tells the story of an ambitious, scheming actress who attempts to upstage an established star at the theater. It was nominated for six Academy Awards, including Best Picture, and won four, including Best Screenplay for Mankiewicz. The film has become a classic of American cinema, and is often cited as one of the greatest films of all time.