Mourning Becomes Electra(1947)
...Mother and daughter in love with the same man ... rivals in ruthlessness even to murder!
Mourning Becomes Electra 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.
Mourning Becomes Electra (1947) is a drama film directed by Dudley Nichols, released on November 19, 1947 with a runtime of 2h 53m. It stars Rosalind Russell, Michael Redgrave, Raymond Massey and Katina Paxinou. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 21 ratings.
- Director:
- Dudley Nichols
- Writers:
- Eugene O'Neill, Dudley Nichols
- Producers:
- Dudley Nichols
- Cinematographer:
- George Barnes
- Production:
- RKO Radio Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Mourning Becomes Electra Cast & Crew
Main 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
Walter Baldwin
as Amos Ames
Elisabeth Risdon
as Mrs. Hills
Key crew
Directed by Dudley Nichols, written by Eugene O'Neill and Dudley Nichols, produced by Dudley Nichols.
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Mourning Becomes Electra Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 21 ratings.
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Who stars in Mourning Becomes Electra?
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The main cast of Mourning Becomes Electra (1947) includes Rosalind Russell, Michael Redgrave, Raymond Massey, Katina Paxinou and Kirk Douglas. The film was directed by Dudley Nichols. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Mourning Becomes Electra released?
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Mourning Becomes Electra was released on November 19, 1947 and runs for 2h 53m.
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Mourning Becomes Electra (1947) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 21 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.