Directed by Daniel Mann, with a screenplay by John Michael Hayes (Peyton Place (1957)) and Charles Schnee (The Bad and the Beautiful (1952)), this slightly above average, if dated drama earned Elizabeth Taylor her first Best Actress Oscar on her fourth...read the complete BUtterfield 8 (1960) review at Classic Film Guide
It's easy while watching this film to see all of the allure attributed to Elizabeth Taylor. Her presence onscreen is tremendous. However, it's unfortunate that you can't build an effective movie solely on the beauty of the top billed star. Butterfield 8...read the complete BUtterfield 8 (1960) review at DVD Talk (Chuck Arrington)