The Heiress

A truly great motion picture.

10/6/19491h 55min7.8/10(293 TMDB votes)

DramaRomanceHistory

Directed by William Wyler

Plot

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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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)