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The Heiress

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The Heiress

A truly great motion picture.

7.7

1h 55m

1949

“A truly great motion picture.”

Synopsis

In 1840s New York, the uneventful and boring days of the daughter of a wealthy doctor come to an end when she meets a dashing poorer man — who may or may not be after her inheritance.

Director

William Wyler

Trailer

DramaRomanceHistory

new york citymarriagelovemoneywealthinheritancemanhattan, new york cityembroideryspinster19th centuryfortunefortune hunter

Cast & Crew

Olivia de Havilland

Olivia de Havilland

as Catherine Sloper

Montgomery Clift

Montgomery Clift

as Morris Townsend

Ralph Richardson

Ralph Richardson

as Dr. Austin Sloper

Miriam Hopkins

Miriam Hopkins

as Lavinia Penniman

Vanessa Brown

Vanessa Brown

as Maria

Mona Freeman

Mona Freeman

as Maria Almond

Ray Collins

Ray Collins

as Jefferson Almond

Betty Linley

Betty Linley

as Mme. Montgomery

Selena Royle

Selena Royle

as Elizabeth Almond

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