Monday Night Movies “Desire Under the Elms” (1958)
Set in 19th-century New England, the film follows Ephraim Cabot, a hardened old farmer who brings home his young, ambitious third wife, Abbie. Her arrival disrupts the strained dynamics between Ephraim and his sons, particularly the brooding Eben, who resents his father for mistreating his late mother. A passionate and forbidden romance blossoms between Abbie and Eben, leading to jealousy, betrayal, and tragic consequences as desire clashes with greed and vengeance.
Time: 6:00-8:00 pm EST
Free!
