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The Heiress
1949Age guide: 12+
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.
★ 7.8/10 · 290 TMDB audience ratings
Starring
Olivia de HavillandCatherine Sloper
Montgomery CliftMorris Townsend
Ralph RichardsonDr. Austin Sloper
Miriam HopkinsLavinia Penniman
Vanessa BrownMaria
Mona FreemanMaria Almond
Ray CollinsJefferson Almond
Betty LinleyMme. Montgomery
Audience reviews from TMDB · may contain spoilers
John Chard: Turning of the tide in acting and directing masterclass. Dowdy spinster Catherine Sloper is stuck in a rut, she is often made to… Read full review
CinemaSerf: There are three really strong performances here, but for my money it is Sir Ralph Richardson who stands out. "Sloper" is a wealthy… Read full review