Mourning Becomes Electra

1947 2h 53m ★6.3

Mourning Becomes Electra

“...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.

Release Date November 19, 1947
Runtime 2h 53m
Language English
Director Dudley Nichols
Category Drama
Rating 6.3 / 10 (TMDb)
Year 1947
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