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Mourning Becomes Electra

Mourning Becomes Electra

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Status

Released

Release Date

Nov 19, 1947

Runtime

2h 53m

Genres

Drama

User Score

63%

Original Title

Mourning Becomes Electra

Production Companies

RKO Radio Pictures

Director

Dudley Nichols

Description

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.