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The Heiress (1949)

A truly great motion picture.

  • Oct 6, 1949
  • 1h 55m
  • NR

7.8/10

TMDB user score
294 votes on TMDB

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About This Movie

The Heiress is a 1949 drama and romance film directed by William Wyler. Its leading cast includes Olivia de Havilland, Montgomery Clift and Ralph Richardson. It runs for 1 hour 55 minutes.

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.

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Before You Pick

Time needed
1 hour 55 minutes
Age rating (US)
NR
Language
English
Audience signal
7.8/10 from 294 TMDB votes

Trailer

The Heiress - Trailer · plays from YouTube

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Cast

  • Olivia de Havilland Catherine Sloper
  • Montgomery Clift Morris Townsend
  • Ralph Richardson Dr. Austin Sloper
  • Miriam Hopkins Lavinia Penniman
  • Vanessa Brown Maria
  • Mona Freeman Maria Almond
  • Ray Collins Jefferson Almond
  • Betty Linley Mme. Montgomery
  • Selena Royle Elizabeth Almond
  • Paul Lees Arthur Townsend
  • Harry Antrim M. Abeel
  • Russ Conway Quintus
  • David Thursby Geier
  • Nan Boardman French Maid (uncredited)
  • Loulette Sablon French Maid (uncredited)
  • Jack Chefe French Waiter (uncredited)
  • Ray De Ravenne French Waiter (uncredited)
  • Marcel De La Brosse French Porter (uncredited)

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