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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.

Released Nov. 19, 1947 173 min None+

Genres: Drama

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Production Companies: RKO Radio Pictures

Country: United States
Production Country: United States
Languages: English

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Runtime: 173 min.
Released: Nov. 19, 1947
Status: Released
Certification: NR

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