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Mourning Becomes Electra (1947)

NR · 1947-11-19 · 2h 53m · EN
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...Mother and daughter in love with the same man ... rivals in ruthlessness even to murder!

Near the end of the Civil War, the proud residents of Mannon Manor await the return of shipping tycoon Ezra Mannon and son Orin. Meanwhile Ezra’s conniving wife Christine and daughter Lavinia vie for the love of a handsome captain with a dark secret while well-meaning neighbor Peter sets his sights on Lavinia.

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Dudley NicholsDirector, WriterEugene O'NeillWriter

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Rosalind RussellRosalind RussellLavinia MannonMichael RedgraveMichael RedgraveOrin MannonRaymond MasseyRaymond MasseyEzra MannonKatina PaxinouKatina PaxinouChristine MannonKirk DouglasKirk DouglasPeter NilesLeo GennLeo GennAdam BrantNancy ColemanNancy ColemanHazel NilesHenry HullHenry HullSeth BeckwithSara AllgoodSara AllgoodLandladyThurston HallThurston HallDr. Blake

Keywords

LoveShipBased on play or musicalNew englandPoisonLoverGreek tragedy

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Genre affinityDramaTheme affinityLove · Ship · Based On Play Or MusicalDialogue densityDramaPacingLongDirector preference174494Actor preference163163 · 206929 · 285572

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What is Mourning Becomes Electra about?

Near the end of the Civil War, the proud residents of Mannon Manor await the return of shipping tycoon Ezra Mannon and son Orin. Meanwhile Ezra’s conniving wife Christine and daughter Lavinia vie for the love of a handsome captain with a dark secret while well-meaning neighbor Peter sets his sights on Lavinia.

How long is Mourning Becomes Electra?

Mourning Becomes Electra has a runtime of 173 minutes.