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The Heiress

The Heiress

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.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: The Heiress
  • Genres: Drama, Romance, History
  • Release Date: 1949-10-06
  • Runtime: 115 minutes
  • Rating: 7.8/10 (260 votes)
  • Budget: $2,600,000
  • Revenue: $2,300,000
  • Production Companies: Paramount Pictures
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 2.9258
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Olivia de Havilland

Olivia de Havilland

as Catherine Sloper

Montgomery Clift

Montgomery Clift

as Morris Townsend

Ralph Richardson

Ralph Richardson

as Dr. Austin Sloper

Miriam Hopkins

Miriam Hopkins

as Lavinia Penniman

Vanessa Brown

Vanessa Brown

as Maria

Mona Freeman

Mona Freeman

as Maria Almond

Ray Collins

Ray Collins

as Jefferson Almond

Betty Linley

Betty Linley

as Mme. Montgomery

Selena Royle

Selena Royle

as Elizabeth Almond

Paul Lees

Paul Lees

as Arthur Townsend

Gallery

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Trailers & Clips

The Heiress - Trailer

External Links

Keywords

new york citymarriagelovemoneywealthinheritancemanhattan, new york cityembroideryspinster19th centuryfortunefortune hunter

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Heiress?

The Heiress is a Drama, Romance, History movie directed by . It was released on 1949-10-06.

Who are the main actors in The Heiress?

The main cast includes Olivia de Havilland, Montgomery Clift, Ralph Richardson, Miriam Hopkins, Vanessa Brown, .

Where can I watch The Heiress online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Heiress is available.

Is The Heiress based on a true story?

A truly great motion picture.

What is the IMDb rating of The Heiress?

The Heiress has an IMDb rating of 7.8/10 based on 260 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of The Heiress?

The movie had a production budget of $2,600,000 and earned $2,300,000 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for The Heiress?

The soundtrack was composed by Paramount Pictures. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was The Heiress filmed?

The Heiress was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is The Heiress?

The total runtime of The Heiress is 115 minutes.

Is The Heiress suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to The Heiress?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Heiress.

Does The Heiress have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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