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Mourning Becomes Electra (1947) – Trailer & Where to Watch

Name: Mourning Becomes Electra
Rating: 6.2

MOVIE ★ 6.2/10 1947 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.

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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, Nancy Coleman as Hazel Niles, Henry Hull as Seth Beckwith, Sara Allgood as Landlady, Thurston Hall as Dr. Blake