The Heiress

The Heiress (1949)

A truly great motion picture.

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.

star 7.8
  • Release Date: 1949-10-06
  • Runtime: 1h 55min
  • Director: William Wyler

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    • Trailer

    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

    • David Thursby

      Geier

    • Nan Boardman

      French Maid (uncredited)

    • Loulette Sablon

      French Maid (uncredited)

    • Jack Chefe

      French Waiter (uncredited)

    • Ray De Ravenne

      French Waiter (uncredited)

    • Marcel De La Brosse

      French Porter (uncredited)

    • Albert Pollet

      French Porter (uncredited)

    • Arthur Dulac

      French Bellboy (uncredited)

    • Lester Dorr

      Groom (uncredited)

    • Franklyn Farnum

      Dr. Isaacs (uncredited)

    • Louise Lorimer

      Dr. Sloper's Secretary (uncredited)

    • Sam Harris

      Party Guest (uncredited)

    • Donald Kerr

      Fish Peddler (uncredited)

    • Ralph Sanford

      Captain of the Castle Queen (uncredited)

    • Douglas Spencer

      Minister (uncredited)

    • Dorothy Vernon

      Delivery Woman (uncredited)

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