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10. Eleanor Iselin (Angela Lansbury), The Manchurian Candidate (1962)
Ambitiously manipulative, politically-minded moms use their children to get what they want. Deception. Deceit. These too can nest in a mother's breast. What can you do to warm up the heart of a mom bent on world domination?
• Spend the entire day on the campaign trail (No complaining!)
• Feast like a communist on borscht, beef Stroganov and boiled potatoes
• Arrange for a family portrait knowing full well it's false advertising
The Manchurian Candidate, Angela Lansbury, Laurence Harvey, 1962. Photo courtesy of the Everett Collection.

