The Heiress

7.7 1949 William Wyler 1h 55m
Drama Romance History
The Heiress

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.

Cast

Olivia de Havilland Olivia de Havilland Catherine Sloper
Montgomery Clift Montgomery Clift Morris Townsend
Ralph Richardson Ralph Richardson Dr. Austin Sloper
Miriam Hopkins Miriam Hopkins Lavinia Penniman
Vanessa Brown Vanessa Brown Maria
Mona Freeman Mona Freeman Maria Almond
Ray Collins Ray Collins Jefferson Almond
Betty Linley Betty Linley Mme. Montgomery

Where to Watch

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Vibes

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Double Feature Pairings

Films that pair perfectly with The Heiress

The Age of Innocence
The Age of Innocence 1993
Old New York's romantic prisons. Two films about what happens when society decides your heart is less important than your address.

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