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Mourning Becomes Electra (1947)

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.

  • Drama

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Rosalind RussellRosalind RussellLavinia Mannon
  • Photo of Michael RedgraveMichael RedgraveOrin Mannon
  • Photo of Raymond MasseyRaymond MasseyEzra Mannon
  • Photo of Katina PaxinouKatina PaxinouChristine Mannon
  • Photo of Kirk DouglasKirk DouglasPeter Niles
  • Photo of Leo GennLeo GennAdam Brant
  • Photo of Nancy ColemanNancy ColemanHazel Niles
  • Photo of Henry HullHenry HullSeth Beckwith
  • Photo of Sara AllgoodSara AllgoodLandlady
  • Photo of Thurston HallThurston HallDr. Blake

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