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The Heiress
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The Heiress

1949-10-06 · 115 min · ★ 7.8

Drama · 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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Directors
William Wyler
Production companies
Paramount Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 2,600,000
Revenue
USD 2,300,000

Top Cast

Olivia de HavillandOlivia de HavillandCatherine Sloper
Montgomery CliftMontgomery CliftMorris Townsend
Ralph RichardsonRalph RichardsonDr. Austin Sloper
Miriam HopkinsMiriam HopkinsLavinia Penniman
Vanessa BrownVanessa BrownMaria
Mona FreemanMona FreemanMaria Almond
Ray CollinsRay CollinsJefferson Almond
Betty LinleyBetty LinleyMme. Montgomery
Selena RoyleSelena RoyleElizabeth Almond
Paul LeesPaul LeesArthur Townsend
Harry AntrimHarry AntrimM. Abeel
Russ ConwayRuss ConwayQuintus
David ThursbyGeier
Nan BoardmanNan BoardmanFrench Maid (uncredited)
Loulette SablonFrench Maid (uncredited)
Jack ChefeJack ChefeFrench Waiter (uncredited)
Ray De RavenneFrench Waiter (uncredited)
Marcel De La BrosseFrench Porter (uncredited)
Albert PolletFrench Porter (uncredited)
Arthur DulacFrench Bellboy (uncredited)

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