Movie·1949·1h 55m
The Heiress
A truly great motion picture.
Country
United States of America
Language
English
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The Story
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.
Written By
Ruth Goetz, Augustus Goetz
Producer
William Wyler
Cinematography
Leo Tover
Music
Aaron Copland
Editor
William Hornbeck
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
279 votes
Where to watch
Region: US
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// cast
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)
// crew
Crew
Aaron Copland
Original Music Composer
Leo Tover
Director of Photography
Ruth Goetz
Screenplay
William Hornbeck
Editor
Augustus Goetz
Screenplay
William Wyler
Director, Producer
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