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''Mourning Becomes Electra'' is divided into three plays with themes corresponding to '' The Oresteia '' trilogy by Aeschylus . In order, the three plays are titled ''Homecoming,'' ''The Hunted,'' and ''The Haunted.'' However, these plays are never produced individually, but only as part of the larger trilogy. Each of these plays contain four to five acts, and so ''Mourning Becomes Electra'' is extraordinarily lengthy for a drama. In production is often cut down. Also, because of the large cast size, it is not performed as often as some of O'Neill's other major plays. In 1947 , the play was made into a movie starring Rosalind Russell , Michael Redgrave , Raymond Massey , Katina Paxinou , Leo Genn and Kirk Douglas . It was adapted and directed by Dudley Nichols . The movie was nominated for Academy Awards for Best Actor In A Leading Role (Michael Redgrave) and Best Actress In A Leading Role (Rosalind Russell). EXTERNAL LINKS |
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