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The Heiress 1949 Directed by William Wyler

A truly great motion picture.

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.

Country USA
Production Country USA
Language English
Spoken Language English
Gneres Drama , History , Romance
Production Company Paramount Pictures
Budget $2,600,000
Revenue $2,300,000
Release Date 6 October 1949
115 mins
Cast
Olivia de Havilland Catherine Sloper
Montgomery Clift Morris Townsend
Ralph Richardson Dr. Austin Sloper
Miriam Hopkins Lavinia Penniman
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
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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