Our Mother’s Murder, This film is excellent. Roxanne Hart does an excellent job portraying Ms. Scripps, who was actually murdered by her husband in the mid 90’s.
Holly Marie Combs and Sarah Chalke portray Alex and Annie Morrel, Anne’s daughters. The Scripps family-(Just think of publishing, NY and their estate in Bronxville, NY) is an old money establishment, and James Wilder portrays Scott Douglas, Anne’s new suitor, who eventually marries the unsuspecting Scripps.
Apparently, she did not realize the extent of his capacity for abuse and violence. Perhaps it started as verbal abuse. Douglas seems to resent Anne’s life of privilege, though she is a loving mother and wife. He embarrasses her in front of friends, degrades her, and spends his days drinking, while living in her mansion.
Outstanding Performances in Our Mother’s Murder
The performances in this film are very good, particularly Roxanne Hart, who is simply a wealthy,lonely woman, marries a younger man, and becomes the victim. She is sympathetic yet believable. Holly Marie Combs is also excellent, as the daughter who fights back, and sees the predicament her mother is in.
This is a decent film which realistically portrays the covert world of spousal abuse. Watch it and you will be interested in learning the true story.
