The Heiress (1949)

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The Heiress on IMDb 8.2/10 11,022 votes

Released:
1949-10-06

Overview:
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

Runtime:
1h 55min

Genre:
Drama, Romance, History

  • Cast:
  • Olivia de Havilland
    as
    Catherine Sloper
  • Montgomery Clift
    as
    Morris Townsend
  • Ralph Richardson
    as
    Dr. Austin Sloper
  • Miriam Hopkins
    as
    Lavinia Penniman
  • Vanessa Brown
    as
    Maria