Margaret Conneely
Director
Mister E (1960)
A domestic black comedy, MISTER E expresses some of the edgier mischief and discontent that women of mid-century America could rarely express openly. This short film narrates the revenge acted out by a young wife, left at home while her husband is at a card game; by staging a rendezvous with a mannequin, this woman provokes an eruption of jealousy and violence before bringing about the desired marital tenderness. Preserved by Chicago Film Archives with support from the Women’s Film Preservation Fund.
Genres: Comedy
Keywords: tmdb.poker-game, tmdb.marital-tensions, tmdb.housewife, tmdb.1950s, tmdb.ruse, tmdb.murder, tmdb.mannequin
Production Companies: Central Cinematographers
Country: United States
Production Country:
United States
Languages:
English
Recommendations
12 min
June 1, 1960
Released
NR