

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.
Mary Ann Kuch
Actor
LeadStan Zeek
Actor
Joan Deman
Actor
Ted Boyme
Actor
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Margaret Conneely's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
“Every frame feels alive. Mister E is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”