Flickers in Time Posted by Beatrice on August 19, 2016

Desire Under the Elms Directed by Delbert Mann Written by Irwin Shaw from the play by Eugene O’Neill 1958/USA Don Hartman Productions First viewing/Amazon Prime More domestic disfunction in 1958, this time in New England. Ephraim Cabot (Burl Ives) is a 76-year-old tyrant with a prosperous f   read more

The Motion Pictures Posted by Lindsey on March 18, 2013

Promotional poster for Desire Under the Elms Based on the play by Eugene O’Neill, Desire Under the Elms explores the strained relationship between Ephraim Cabot (Burl Ives) and one of his sons, Eben Cabot. Before Eben’s mother dies, she warns him about what a bad man his father is and...   read more