Movie: Mourning Becomes Electra

Top 10 Billed Cast

Rosalind Russell
Rosalind Russell

Lavinia Mannon

Michael Redgrave
Michael Redgrave

Orin Mannon

Raymond Massey
Raymond Massey

Ezra Mannon

Katina Paxinou
Katina Paxinou

Christine Mannon

Kirk Douglas
Kirk Douglas

Peter Niles

Leo Genn
Leo Genn

Adam Brant

Nancy Coleman
Nancy Coleman

Hazel Niles

Henry Hull
Henry Hull

Seth Beckwith

Sara Allgood
Sara Allgood

Landlady

Thurston Hall
Thurston Hall

Dr. Blake

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    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

    1947-11-19

  • Average

    6.278

  • Rating:

    3.1 starts
  • Tagline

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

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  • Languages:

    English
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