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Desire Under the Elms
Desire Under the Elms

6.8

Desire Under the Elms

NR·1958·111m

Summary

Ephraim Cabot is an old man of amazing vitality who loves his New England farm with a greedy passion. Hating him, and sharing his greed, are the sons of two wives Cabot has overworked into early graves. Most bitter is Eben, whose mother had owned most of the farm, and who feels who should be sole heir. When the old man brings home a new wife, Anna, she becomes a fierce contender to inherit the farm. Two of the sons leave when Eben gives them the fare in return for their shares of the farm. Meanwhile, Anna tries to cause some sparks by rubbing up against Eben.

Crew

Director

Delbert Mann

Screenplay

Irwin Shaw

Theatre Play

Eugene O'Neill

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Media

Status:

Released

Original Language:

English

Budget:

$0.00

Revenue:

$1,000,000.00

Keywords

farm
abusive father
stepmother
based on play or musical
farmer
family tragedy
secret relationship
19th century
father son conflict
doomed romance
passion and romance
young wife
greedy heirs