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Poster Art From art.comThe Heiress   1949     4 stars    N/R, 115 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: William Wyler  
Cast: Olivia de Havilland, Ralph Richardson, Montgomery Clift, Miriam Hopkins, Vanessa Brown, Mona Freeman, Ray Collins, Selena Royle, Russ Conway, Harry Antrim, Betty Linley, Paul Lees, David Thursby

  Set in mid-1800s' New York City, this is the story of a plain-looking young woman (Olivia de Havilland) who is pursued by a handsome man (Montgomery Clift) because of her fortune. An interfering father (Ralph Richardson) determines to ruin the relationship and, in the process, his daughter as well. Olivia de Havilland won the Academy Award for her performance. The film also won three other Academy Awards and was nominated for four others, including Best Picture, Supporting Actor ( Ralph Richardson) and Director.



Cast
Olivia de Havilland Catherine Sloper
Ralph Richardson Dr. Austin Sloper
Montgomery Clift Morris Townsend
Miriam Hopkins Lavinia Penniman
Vanessa Brown Maria
Mona Freeman Marian Almond
Ray Collins Jefferson Almond
Selena Royle Elizabeth Almond
Russ Conway Quintus
Harry Antrim Mr. Abeel
Betty Linley Mrs. Montgomery
Paul Lees Arthur Townsend
David Thursby Geier
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The Heiress (1949)
Oscar: Best Actress for Olivia De Havilland
William Wyler
Oscars: Best Director for Mrs. Miniver (1942), Best Director for The Best Years of Our Lives (1946), Best Director for Ben-Hur (1959)
Olivia de Havilland
Oscars: Best Actress for To Each His Own (1946), Best Actress for The Heiress (1949)


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