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Release Date:
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:
(7 articles)
de Havillink (From FilmExperience. 8 August 2009, 9:21 PM, PDT)
Oscar and The Jesus Year
(From FilmExperience. 25 February 2009, 9:00 AM, PST)
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A Triumph for two great stars. more (83 total)Cast
(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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Add content advisory for parentsRuntime:
115 minCountry:
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Black and WhiteAspect Ratio:
1.37 : 1 moreSound Mix:
Mono (Western Electric Recording)Fun Stuff
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In a letter to the New York Times, Aaron Copland denied having composed the music used for the opening credits. His composition for the credits was deemed too challenging for audiences and was replaced at the request of the producer. 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
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There is no doubt that "The Heiress" was a triumph for two great stars - Olivia de Havilland and Ralph Richardson. Made over 50 years ago, this film is still extremely watchable, and the performances stand up as good as anything today. de Havilland's Oscar was well and truly warranted, as this is an acting achievement which covers every range of emotion from innocence to cruelty in an amazing way. As the plain daughter of a very bitter man, she is able to convey the frustrations, hurt and bitter revenge in a way that is completely believable - just a stunning characterization. As the unfeeling father Ralph Richardson shows his class, and warranted Best Supporting Actor recognition. Montgomery Clift was miscast to a certain degree, but under William Wyler's direction, he got through Okay. But truly, the film belongs to the two headliners alone.