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Mister E

1960-06-01 en 12m
Comedy
A domestic black comedy, MISTER E expresses some of the edgier mischief and discontent that women of mid-century America could rarely express openly. This short film narrates the revenge acted out by a young wife, left at home while her husband is at a card game; by staging a rendezvous with a mannequin, this woman provokes an eruption of jealousy and violence before bringing about the desired marital tenderness. Preserved by Chicago Film Archives with support from the Women’s Film Preservation Fund.

Director

Margaret Conneely

Cinematography

Harold Hogan

Producer

Margaret Conneely

Cinematography

B. Nadkarni

Lighting Director

R. Masopust

Lighting Director

Robert Olssohn

mannequin housewife murder poker game ruse 1950s marital tensions

Status

Released

Countries

  • United States of America

Companies

  • Central Cinematographers