Carol Seaver

Was there a book titled "All About Eve" published in the 40's? Around 1948-50 (I was 15), I found (in the library?) a book titled "All About Eve." I decided to use it to stage a play and direct my 4 siblings and some other neighborhood kids in it. Our 2-car empty garage was the stage. We were into rehearsals when my father inquired re what was going on. I showed him the book. After some minutes of quiet page flipping, he said kindly, but solemnly, I think it best that you find another book. Was the movie/show based on such a book?