Mourning Becomes Electra
1947·Movie·
·2h 53min
Where to Watch
Not available to stream in (flatrate)
About
...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.
DNA
- Genres
- Themes
- Click below to reveal spoilersLoss Of InnocenceFamily BondsLove Conquers AllMoral AmbiguityThe Cost Of AmbitionSacrificeJustice Vs. Revenge
- Plot
- Click below to reveal spoilersUnrequited LoveMarital StrugglesForbidden LoveBetrayalFamily SecretsVengeanceMoral DilemmasMurder Plot
- Cinematic Style
- Costume and Set
Sequels and Prequels
No sequels or prequels available
Crew
Directed by:
Dudley Nichols, George Barnes, Harry Mancke
Written by:
Dudley Nichols
Produced by:
Dudley Nichols
Cast
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