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Feature film — 1949

The Heiress (1949)

7.81h 55mDrama — Romance — History

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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A high-signal pick with 293 votes.

Paramount Pictures

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Director: William Wyler

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Cast & crew

Olivia de Havilland as Catherine Sloper

Olivia de Havilland

Catherine Sloper

Montgomery Clift as Morris Townsend

Montgomery Clift

Morris Townsend

Ralph Richardson as Dr. Austin Sloper

Ralph Richardson

Dr. Austin Sloper

Miriam Hopkins as Lavinia Penniman

Miriam Hopkins

Lavinia Penniman

Vanessa Brown as Maria

Vanessa Brown

Maria

Mona Freeman as Maria Almond

Mona Freeman

Maria Almond

Ray Collins as Jefferson Almond

Ray Collins

Jefferson Almond

Betty Linley as Mme. Montgomery

Betty Linley

Mme. Montgomery

Selena Royle as Elizabeth Almond

Selena Royle

Elizabeth Almond

Paul Lees as Arthur Townsend

Paul Lees

Arthur Townsend

Harry Antrim as M. Abeel

Harry Antrim

M. Abeel

Russ Conway as Quintus

Russ Conway

Quintus

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