Drama · United States of America · 1947 · 2h 53m

Mourning Becomes Electra

Director

Cast

Rosalind Russell as Lavinia Mannon Michael Redgrave as Orin Mannon Raymond Massey as Ezra Mannon Katina Paxinou as Christine Mannon Kirk Douglas as Peter Niles Leo Genn as Adam Brant

Crew

George Barnes — Director of Photography Chandler House — Editor Roland Gross — Editor Dudley Nichols — Writer Dudley Nichols — Producer William Flannery — Production Design

Tagline

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

Synopsis

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.

Mood & Themes

ship poison lover based on play or musical love new england greek tragedy

Key Collaborators

Dudley Nichols Director George Barnes Director of Photography Chandler House Editor Roland Gross Editor Dudley Nichols Writer Dudley Nichols Producer William Flannery Production Design Travis Banton Costume Design Gile Steele Costume Design

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