The Heiress (1949) follows the life of Catherine Sloper, a reserved and introverted young woman residing with her father, Dr. Austin Sloper, in the bustling city of New York during the year 1849. Catherine's mother, remembered as a radiant and elegant figure, passed away during childbirth, leaving Catherine with a constant reminder of her shortcomings. Dr. Sloper frequently compares Catherine to her late mother, highlighting the qualities Catherine lacks. Catherine is set to inherit a substantial fortune upon her father's death, which makes her a desirable target for suitors. When the charming and impoverished Morris Townsend begins to pursue Catherine, her father's suspicions are aroused. Dr. Sloper questions Morris's intentions, wondering if he is genuinely interested in Catherine or merely after her wealth. Catherine, who feels plain and uninteresting, struggles to understand what Morris sees in her beyond her financial status.
The Heiress (1949)
1949 · Movie · 115 min. · United States
Credits
Direction William Wyler
Cast Olivia de Havilland · Montgomery Clift · Ralph Richardson · Miriam Hopkins · Vanessa Brown · Mona Freeman · Ray Collins · Selena Royle · Betty Linley · Paul Lees · Harry Antrim · Russ Conway · David Thursby · Sam Harris · Donald Kerr · Albert Pollet
Soundtrack Aaron Copland
Screenplay Ruth Goetz · Augustus Goetz · Henry James
Cinematography Leo Tover
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Title The Heiress
Original title The Heiress
Year 1949
Type Movie
Length 115 min.
Country United States
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