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Desire Under the Elms

★ 6.9 (21 votes) | 1958 | 1h 51m
DramaRomance
Overview

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.

Details
  • Status Released
  • Release Date March 12, 1958
  • Budget N/A
  • Revenue $1,000,000
  • Production Don Hartman Productions, Paramount Pictures

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Ana and Eben argue
Ana and Eben argue
Ana and Eben discuss his family
Ana and Eben discuss his family
Ana lectures Eben about his nature
Ana lectures Eben about his nature
Ana flirts with Eben
Ana flirts with Eben
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