The Heiress

7.8
Moderate
19491h 55m

Directed by

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.

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Olivia de Havilland - Catherine Sloper in The Heiress

Olivia de Havilland

Catherine Sloper

Montgomery Clift - Morris Townsend in The Heiress

Montgomery Clift

Morris Townsend

Ralph Richardson - Dr. Austin Sloper in The Heiress

Ralph Richardson

Dr. Austin Sloper

Miriam Hopkins - Lavinia Penniman in The Heiress

Miriam Hopkins

Lavinia Penniman

Vanessa Brown - Maria in The Heiress

Vanessa Brown

Maria

Mona Freeman - Maria Almond in The Heiress

Mona Freeman

Maria Almond

Ray Collins - Jefferson Almond in The Heiress

Ray Collins

Jefferson Almond

Betty Linley - Mme. Montgomery in The Heiress

Betty Linley

Mme. Montgomery

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264 ratings. The score is reasonably stable but could shift up to 0.12 as more ratings come in.

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Movie Info

Release Date

October 6, 1949

Runtime

1h 55m

Rating

NR

Genres

Drama, History, Romance

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