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Mourning Becomes Electra (1947)

 -  Drama  -  19 November 1947 (USA)
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Eugene O'Neill's updated version of the Orestaia. In New England, after the American Civil War, a war-weary Agamem--er, Ezra Mannon comes home to his unhappy wife (Christine) and loving ... See full summary »

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Nominated for 2 Oscars. Another 2 wins. See more awards »
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Eugene O'Neill's updated version of the Orestaia. In New England, after the American Civil War, a war-weary Agamem--er, Ezra Mannon comes home to his unhappy wife (Christine) and loving daughter (Lavinia). But Lavinia's ex-suitor, Adam Brant, has become Christine's lover, and together Adam and Christine plot to poison Ezra. When they succeed, Lavinia turns to her brother Orin to help bring the lovers to justice, but when they succeed, Orin goes mad and his suicide note may come between Lavinia and her new suitor, Peter Niles. Written by Kathy Li

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19 November 1947 (USA)  »

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A Electra le sienta bien el luto  »

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Nichols disclaimed screenplay credit because he only abridged the play's text and moved some scenes outdoors. Nichols first finished cut ran over four hours but was edited down to 174 minutes for its roadshow premiere. See more »

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Version of Mourning Becomes Electra (1978) See more »

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"Shenandoah"
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This movie has had a bad rap for years....
1 November 2004 | by (Valdosta GA) – See all my reviews

This is one of the best acted, entertaining movies I've ever seen. I don't know why it is so bashed by the media. Rosalind Russell is perfect as the overwrought Lavinia, whose hatred gets the best of her. Russell is simply superb. Michael Redgrave, while not as good as Russell, nevertheless gives substance to a weak role. I thought Katina Paxinou, of "For Whom the Bell Tolls" fame, was excellent too and her scenes with Russell crackle with bitchiness that O'Neill probably didn't intend.

And the best news of all, this magnificent film is finally being released on DVD in December 2004. Never on VHS, laserdisc, or any form except, for God bless it, TCM, this film needs exposure to help its reputation as a great drama and a well-acted film that has been mistreated by the years.


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