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The Heiress
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The Heiress

(1949)Directed by William Wyler115 minDrama, Romance, History
“A truly great motion picture.”

Nobody can say whether Morris Townsend (Montgomery Clift) loves Catherine Sloper (Olivia de Havilland) or only her inheritance. Catherine is a shy, plain young woman in 1840s New York, and her days have never held anything until he arrives. Her father, Dr. Austin Sloper (Ralph Richardson), has already decided what the man is after, and William Wyler keeps the drama inside the family's house, in rooms and on staircases.

Olivia de Havillandas Catherine Sloper
Montgomery Cliftas Morris Townsend
Ralph Richardsonas Dr. Austin Sloper
Miriam Hopkinsas Lavinia Penniman
Vanessa Brownas Maria
Mona Freemanas Maria Almond
Ray Collinsas Jefferson Almond
Betty Linleyas Mme. Montgomery
Selena Royleas Elizabeth Almond
Paul Leesas Arthur Townsend
Harry Antrimas M. Abeel
Russ Conwayas Quintus
DTDavid Thursbyas Geier
Nan Boardmanas French Maid (uncredited)
Loulette Sablonas French Maid (uncredited)
Jack Chefeas French Waiter (uncredited)
RDRay De Ravenneas French Waiter (uncredited)
MDMarcel De La Brosseas French Porter (uncredited)
APAlbert Polletas French Porter (uncredited)
Arthur Dulacas French Bellboy (uncredited)
Lester Dorras Groom (uncredited)
Franklyn Farnumas Dr. Isaacs (uncredited)
Louise Lorimeras Dr. Sloper's Secretary (uncredited)
SHSam Harrisas Party Guest (uncredited)