The Heiress

(1949)Directed by William Wyler115 minDrama, Romance, History
A truly great motion picture.

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.

Olivia de Havillandas Catherine Sloper
Montgomery Cliftas Morris Townsend
Ralph Richardsonas Dr. Austin Sloper
Miriam Hopkinsas Lavinia Penniman
Mona Freemanas Maria Almond
Ray Collinsas Jefferson Almond
Betty Linleyas Mme. Montgomery
Selena Royleas Elizabeth Almond
PLPaul Leesas Arthur Townsend
Harry Antrimas M. Abeel
Russ Conwayas Quintus
Nan Boardmanas French Maid (uncredited)
Loulette Sablonas French Maid (uncredited)
Jack Chefeas French Waiter (uncredited)
RDRay De Ravenneas French Waiter (uncredited)
MDMarcel De La Brosseas French Porter (uncredited)
APAlbert Polletas French Porter (uncredited)
Arthur Dulacas French Bellboy (uncredited)
Lester Dorras Groom (uncredited)
Franklyn Farnumas Dr. Isaacs (uncredited)
Louise Lorimeras Dr. Sloper's Secretary (uncredited)
SHSam Harrisas Party Guest (uncredited)