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Mourning Becomes Electra poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 62.6 / 100
1947·Drama·2h 39m

MOURNING BECOMES ELECTRA

“...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.

Above the Line
Dudley Nichols·DirectorDudley Nichols·WriterEugene O'Neill·Theatre PlayGeorge Barnes·Director of PhotographyRichard Hageman·MusicRoland Gross·Editor
Cast
Rosalind Russell·Lavinia MannonMichael Redgrave·Orin MannonRaymond Massey·Ezra MannonKatina Paxinou·Christine MannonKirk Douglas·Peter NilesLeo Genn·Adam BrantNancy Coleman·Hazel NilesHenry Hull·Seth BeckwithSara Allgood·LandladyThurston Hall·Dr. Blake
Full Crew
(21 credits)
Directing· 2
Dudley Nichols·DirectorHarry Mancke·Assistant Director
Writing· 2
Dudley Nichols·WriterEugene O'Neill·Theatre Play
Camera· 1
George Barnes·Director of Photography
Editing· 2
Roland Gross·EditorChandler House·Editor
Sound & Music· 4
Richard Hageman·MusicEarl A. Wolcott·SoundClem Portman·SoundC. Bakaleinikoff·Music Director
Art & Design· 7
William Flannery·Production DesignAlbert S. D'Agostino·Art DirectionGile Steele·Costume DesignTravis Banton·Costume DesignMaurice Yates·Set DecorationGordon Bau·Makeup ArtistDarrell Silvera·Set Decoration
Production· 1
Dudley Nichols·Producer
Other Departments· 2
Russell A. Cully·Special EffectsVernon L. Walker·Special Effects
By the Numbers
62.6
OF 100
Master Score
6.3
OF 10
IMDb
67%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
—
Worldwide Gross
0
2 NOMS
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Somber, Dramatic
Composition
Split
Era
1940s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The poster features a close-up, sepia-toned image of a woman's face, partially obscured by a light-colored, possibly lace, curtain or fabric on the left side. H”

drama
Key Elements
CurtainWoman's Hand
Atmosphere
Muted
Color Mood
Cool
Setting
Indoor
Design Score
7/10
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