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.
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Desire Under the Elms Cast
| Name |
Character |
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Anthony Perkins
He was 25, 60 years old when he died
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as Abel Cabot |
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Anne Seymour
She was 48, 79 years old when she died
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as la mère d’Eben |
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Sophia Loren
She was 23, now 89 years old
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as Anna Cabot |
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Pernell Roberts
He was 29, 81 years old when he died
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as Pierre Cabot |
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Jean Willes
She was 34, 65 years old when she died
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as Florence Cabot |
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Frank Overton
He was 40, 49 years old when he died
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as Simeon Cabot |
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Burl Ives
He was 48, 85 years old when he died
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as Éphraïm Cabot |
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Rebecca Welles
She was 30, 89 years old when she died
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as Lucinda Cabot |
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Roy Fant
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as Fiddler |
Desire Under the Elms Crew
| Name |
Department |
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Delbert Mann as Director. He was 38 (87) years old when He died
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Directing |
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Irwin Shaw as Screenplay. He was 45 (71) years old when He died
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Writing |
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Eugene O'Neill as Theatre Play. He was 69 (65) years old when He died
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Writing |
