Joseph Mankiewicz

Director

American film director, screenwriter and producer (1909–1993), known for films such as A Letter to Three Wives and All About Eve. Winner of multiple Academy Awards for directing and screenwriting.

Joseph L. Mankiewicz (1909–1993) was an American director and screenwriter. He directed and wrote films including A Letter to Three Wives (1949) and All About Eve (1950). He won Academy Awards for directing and screenwriting for his work on these films.

The available review praises Joseph L. Mankiewicz's A Letter to Three Wives for its writing, structure and comic-caustic view of post-war American bourgeoisie. The reviewer highlights strong dialogue, economy of storytelling and effective voice-over. Overall a positive assessment emphasizing craft and entertainment value.

For:Fans of classic Hollywood, cinephiles, film students and readers interested in screenwriting and direction.

 Letter to Three Wives is an amused portrait (the comedy tone is predominant) but also a caustic one of a certain American bourgeoisie in the post-war period.

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