A truly great motion picture.
The Heiress
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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.
- Directed by
- William Wyler
- Written by
- Henry James, Augustus Goetz, Ruth Goetz
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)
Details
- Released
- October 6, 1949
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Status
- Released
- Language
- EN
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $2,600,000
- Box office
- $2,300,000
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