Film
Mourning Becomes Electra
1947· NR· 2h 53m· Drama
“...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.
1947-11-19
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Key Crew
DirectorDudley Nichols
WriterDudley Nichols
ProducerDudley Nichols
Director of PhotographyGeorge Barnes
EditorChandler House
Full cast & crew (24 cast · 21 crew)
Details
Released1947-11-19
Runtime2h 53m · NR
StatusReleased
StudiosRKO Radio Pictures
LanguagesEnglish
CountriesUnited States of America
Rating6.1/10 · 21 votes
Original languageen
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