The Heiress (1949)

7.8/10 115 min Drama Romance History

Overview

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

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

Harry Antrim

M. Abeel

Russ Conway

Quintus

Nan Boardman

French Maid (uncredited)

Jack Chefe

French Waiter (uncredited)

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