Mourning Becomes Electra
1947, English. Directed by Dudley Nichols.
...Mother and daughter in love with the same man ... rivals in ruthlessness even to murder!
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.
- Runtime
- 2h 53m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Dudley NicholsDirector
- Rosalind RussellLavinia Mannon
- Michael RedgraveOrin Mannon
- Raymond MasseyEzra Mannon
- Katina PaxinouChristine Mannon
- Kirk DouglasPeter Niles
- Leo GennAdam Brant
- Nancy ColemanHazel Niles
- Henry HullSeth Beckwith
- Sara AllgoodLandlady
- Thurston HallDr. Blake
- Walter BaldwinAmos Ames
- Elisabeth RisdonMrs. Hills
Details
- Released
- 19 November 1947
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Dudley Nichols
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What Mourning Becomes Electra is based on
Mourning Becomes Electra is based on Mourning Becomes Electra, a play or musical by Eugene O'Neill.
Play or musical
Mourning Becomes Electra
By Eugene O'Neill
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How long is Mourning Becomes Electra?
Mourning Becomes Electra runs 173 minutes (2h 53m).
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Mourning Becomes Electra parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Mourning Becomes Electra is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Mourning Becomes Electra on?
Mourning Becomes Electra isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 19 November 1947. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Mourning Becomes Electra?
If you liked Mourning Becomes Electra, try Wake of the Red Witch, Othello, Les Misérables.
Who directed Mourning Becomes Electra?
Mourning Becomes Electra (1947) was directed by Dudley Nichols and stars Rosalind Russell, Michael Redgrave, Raymond Massey.
What is Mourning Becomes Electra based on?
Mourning Becomes Electra is based on Mourning Becomes Electra, a play or musical by Eugene O'Neill.