In this dark comedy, a domineering matriarch Emma Hornett rules over her family with an iron fist, but her tyranny is threatened when her daughter Shirley prepares to marry a young sailor named Albert. As the wedding day approaches, Emma's behavior becomes increasingly erratic, and Albert ultimately decides he cannot go through with the marriage, citing the dysfunctional family environment. Despite Emma's promise to reform, the story raises questions about the longevity of her newfound kindness.
Panic in the Parlor
A domineering matriarch, Emma Hornett, rules her household with an iron fist, controlling her husband Henry, his timid sister Edie, and their daughter Shirley. As Shirley prepares to marry Albert, a young sailor from an orphanage, he and his best man, Carnoustie, spend the night at the Hornett�...
