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The Heiress

A truly great motion picture.

★ 7.8 1949 115 min NR DramaRomanceHistory

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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The Heiress in its release era

Released in 1949, The Heiress sits inside the 1940s catalog. Explore its creators, studio connections, genres and nearby releases from the same period.

Release
1949-10-06
Rating
NR
TMDB score
7.8/10
Original language
EN
Status
Released
Production
United States of America
Studio
Paramount Pictures

People behind the title

DirectorWilliam WylerWriterAugustus GoetzWriterRuth GoetzCastOlivia de HavillandCastMontgomery CliftCastRalph RichardsonCastMiriam HopkinsCastVanessa Brown

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