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6 October 1949 (USA) moreTagline:
When a Woman Loves a Man . . . She Doesn't Want to Know the Truth About Him ! morePlot:
A young naive woman falls for a handsome young man who her emotionally abusive father suspects is a fortune hunter. full summary | add synopsisAwards:
Won 4 Oscars. Another 4 wins & 7 nominations moreNewsDesk:
(6 articles)
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Brilliant superb astonishing movie moreCast
(Complete credited cast)| Olivia de Havilland | ... | Catherine Sloper | |
| Montgomery Clift | ... | Morris Townsend | |
| Ralph Richardson | ... | Dr. Austin Sloper | |
| Miriam Hopkins | ... | Lavinia Penniman | |
| Vanessa Brown | ... | Maria | |
| Betty Linley | ... | Mrs. Montgomery | |
| Ray Collins | ... | Jefferson Almond | |
| Mona Freeman | ... | Marian Almond | |
| Selena Royle | ... | Elizabeth Almond | |
| Paul Lees | ... | Arthur Townsend | |
| Harry Antrim | ... | Mr. Abeel | |
| Russ Conway | ... | Quintus | |
| David Thursby | ... | Geier |
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Parents Guide:
Add content advisory for parentsRuntime:
115 minCountry:
USAColor:
Black and WhiteAspect Ratio:
1.37 : 1 moreSound Mix:
Mono (Western Electric Recording)Fun Stuff
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On September 29, 1947, the original Broadway play "The Heiress" by Ruth Goetz and Augustus Goetz opened at New York's Biltmore Theater starring Wendy Hiller and Basil Rathbone. The stage play ran for 410 performances. moreGoofs:
Continuity: When Morris first asks Kathryn to dance at the party, she is seated with her dance card in her hand. Her fan is hanging from a string around her wrist on the same arm. Cut to a wider shot as Kathryn stands to join Morris, and suddenly her fan is in her hand, and her dance card is hanging from her wrist. moreSoundtrack:
Plaisir d'amour (The Joys of Love) moreFAQ
Where can I hear an audio adaptation of the play this movie was based on?more
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I had the pleasure to watch again "The Heiress" 1949 movie tonight, and it is absolutely brilliant! ; what a gem! the script, the directing, set designs, lighting, but above all the acting, are all extraordinary. The performances by the three main characters are simply superb. Olivia De Haviland is utterly convincing in her transition from a, not so young, unwanted and unloved woman, into 3 different phases of her personality as the plot unfolds ; all her acting is beautiful. Montgomery Cliff delivers a great performance and mastery at portraying deceit with a charming smile. Ralph Richardson commands respect and holds an air of definite authority as Catherine's father. His aristocratic demeanor is also very well portrayed for a prominent New York gentleman of the late 1800's. The human tragedy of miscommunication between beings unfolds with impeccable timing. The film by today standards may be considered as slow, but underneath is found a study of characters that runs very deeply. The contrast between the real Love and the pretense is striking. You cannot help but feel sorry for the way the characters are held captives to a set of stiff conventions and untold feelings. A human tragedy at its best.