Oct 06, 1949
115 min
Full-HD

The Heiress (1949)

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.

Category

Drama Romance History

Country

United States of America

Companies

Paramount Pictures

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

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