Mourning Becomes Electra (1947)

  • NR
  • 11/19/1947 (US)
  • Drama
  • 2h 53m

...Mother and daughter in love with the same man ... rivals in ruthlessness even to murder!

Overview

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.

Dudley Nichols

Director, Writer

Cast

Rosalind Russell's headshot

Rosalind Russell

Lavinia Mannon
Michael Redgrave's headshot

Michael Redgrave

Orin Mannon
Raymond Massey's headshot

Raymond Massey

Ezra Mannon
Katina Paxinou's headshot

Katina Paxinou

Christine Mannon
Kirk Douglas's headshot

Kirk Douglas

Peter Niles
Leo Genn's headshot

Leo Genn

Adam Brant
Nancy Coleman's headshot

Nancy Coleman

Hazel Niles
Henry Hull's headshot

Henry Hull

Seth Beckwith

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