Mourning Becomes Electra (1947)
...Mother and daughter in love with the same man ... rivals in ruthlessness even to murder!
Starring Rosalind Russell, Michael Redgrave, Raymond Massey
Directed by Dudley Nichols
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.
Runtime: 173 min.
Rating: 6.4
DVD
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America
Genres: Drama
Keywords: poison,ship,lover,love,new england,greek tragedy,based on play
Cast
Lavinia Mannon
Orin Mannon
Ezra Mannon
Christine Mannon
Peter Niles
Adam Brant
Hazel Niles
Seth Beckwith
Landlady
Dr. Blake