The Heiress

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.

Details

Director

William Wyler

Release

October 6, 1949

Status

Released

Country

United States of America

Network

Paramount Pictures

Runtime

1h 55m

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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

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