Three Faces of Eve, the

In nearly 50 years since production of this Classic, much advancement in Psychology and medicine in general has occured. The early days of Psychology, a field still barely explored in the 1950s, rendered countless "patients" as incurable and hopeless cases. More enlightened than the late 1800's "Nelly Blye" institutions, the mid 20th century methods still showed an element of cruelty that today could not be imagined.

"The Three Faces Of Eve", though fictional, relied in great part on evidence at hand regarding treatment methods of the mentally ill. Dated only due to the great strides made since then, this film remains a milestone in filmmaking, tackling a tabu subject in need of exposure. This is not a Saturday Night entertainer, but a serious and important film.*****


Joanne Woodward is incandescent in this complex role.   November 3, 2002
This compelling drama centers around superb performances by Joanne Woodward and Lee J. Cobb. The unusual nature of the story is introduced and explained by (a very young!) Alistair Cooke, and that setting prepares viewers for what is to come. Because this presentation is art, not news reporting, the film may not always be exactly true to the "real story." Fine art takes purposeful liberties with reality, and this film is certainly a fine example of cinema art. Engrossing, entertaining, and enlightening! Highly recommended.


Stunning performance by Joanne Woodward   August 15, 2002
Nancy Robinson (Holland, PA USA)
If anyone else had played Eve/Eve/Jane, it would not have worked. Joanne Woodward proves herself worthy of the Oscar she won for this movie. She is an actress of the highest magnitude. I can't imagine anyone else coming close to pulling it off but Joanne. This movie is amazing. It will change your life and the way to see things. One of the greatest films ever made.


Three faces of eve   April 25, 2002
We just wacthed this movie in school. I thought it was a really good movie. I read a review and I thought I would clear this up! Her "traumatic" experience was made up! The case was released to the public, except the public didn't know what really happened and what caused her split personalities. So, they made that part up!


Very well portrayed   January 1, 2002
James Carter (Albuquerque, New Mexico United States)
This film is a classic and quite avante nu for it's time. This film was written and acted during the times of Ozzie and Harriet, Leave it to Beaver, The Nelson's, Father Knows Best, My three Son's, and the Mouseketeers! So, when you watch this great movie, give it credit for stepping out of the comfort zone of many of the studio's. If acted out today the movie might be too gory or violent or graffic.

Joane Woodward played the part perfectly. The personalities were believeable. The "swithes" were made in a way that the audience could follow. Many multiples have even more diverse and flamboyant personalites to live with. Sometimes the personalities are angry or troubled as was depicted in the movie. Many are amnestic, loose time, and are unaware of other personalities or their activities.

This movie just touches the surface of a very complex subject. Thankyou, to those who were brave enough to broach this subject, in the 1950's, when so little was known, and so few believed.