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Mourning Becomes Electra (1947) poster

Movie The Rerun: 1940s

Mourning Becomes Electra

After the Civil War, a New England general returns home to a wife who has taken a lover and a daughter consumed by suspicion.

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After the Civil War, a New England general returns home to a wife who has taken a lover and a daughter consumed by suspicion.

Why watch Rosalind Russell and Michael Redgrave earned Academy Award nominations in Dudley Nichols's adaptation of Eugene O'Neill's play.

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Where can I watch Mourning Becomes Electra?
We do not have a confirmed streaming listing for Mourning Becomes Electra in Canada, the US, the UK, Australia or New Zealand yet. This page updates as platforms add it.
What is Mourning Becomes Electra about?
After the Civil War, a New England general returns home to a wife who has taken a lover and a daughter consumed by suspicion.
Who is in the cast of Mourning Becomes Electra?
Mourning Becomes Electra stars Kirk Douglas, Katina Paxinou, Rosalind Russell, Sara Allgood and Blossom Rock.
Who directed Mourning Becomes Electra?
Mourning Becomes Electra was directed by Dudley Nichols.
When did Mourning Becomes Electra come out?
Mourning Becomes Electra was released on 1 January 1947.
How long is Mourning Becomes Electra?
Mourning Becomes Electra runs 159 minutes (2 h 39 min).

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