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The Heiress (1949)

Poster for The Heiress

A truly great motion picture.

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.

Cast & Crew

Director
William Wyler
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    Catherine Sloper Olivia de Havilland
  • Profile picture of Montgomery Clift
    Morris Townsend Montgomery Clift
  • Profile picture of Ralph Richardson
    Dr. Austin Sloper Ralph Richardson
  • Profile picture of Miriam Hopkins
    Lavinia Penniman Miriam Hopkins
  • Profile picture of Vanessa Brown
    Maria Vanessa Brown
  • Profile picture of Mona Freeman
    Maria Almond Mona Freeman
  • Profile picture of Ray Collins
    Jefferson Almond Ray Collins
  • Profile picture of Betty Linley
    Mme. Montgomery Betty Linley

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Keywords

  • new york city
  • marriage
  • love
  • money
  • wealth
  • inheritance
  • manhattan, new york city
  • embroidery
  • spinster
  • 19th century
  • fortune
  • fortune hunter
  • white gloves