Backstage story revolving around aspiring actress Eve Harrington. Tattered and forlorn, Eve shows up in the dressing room of Broadway mega-star Margo Channing, telling a melancholy life story to Margo and her friends. Margo takes Eve under her wing, and it appears that Eve is a conniver that uses Margo.

A powerful movie about the ruthlessness of Eve who craves for the spotlight. Women can at times be so cruel to one another. Poor Margo is taken for a spin by the conniver Eve who will stop at nothing to make it on Broadway. There is a brief cameo appearance from Marilyn Monroe. She looks absolutely stunning as always.