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The Heiress

Lists: Drama, Historical, Historical romance, Romance, Best Picture nominee 1940 to 1949

Brief Synopsis: "Dull and plain Catherine lives with her emotionally distant father, Dr. Sloper, in 1840s New York. Her days are empty -- filled with little more than needlepoint. Enter handsome Morris Townsend, a dashing social climber with his eye on the spinster's heart and substantial inheritance."

Overall Ranking: - (Rank from 1949: # 0)


Rating:
100
Adjusted* Rating:
(lowest rating dropped)
100

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People Involved



  • Olivia de Havilland (Catherine Sloper)
  • Montgomery Clift (Morris Townsend)
  • Ralph Richardson (Dr. Austin Sloper)
  • Miriam Hopkins (Lavinia Penniman)
  • Vanessa Brown (Maria)
  • Mona Freeman (Maria Almond)
  • Ray Collins (Jefferson Almond)
  • Betty Linley (Mme Montgomery)
  • Selena Royle (Elizabeth Almond)
  • Paul Lees (Arthur Townsend)
  • Harry Antrim (M. Abeel)
  • Russ Conway (Quintus)
  • David Thursby (Geier)
  • Nan Boardman (French Maid (uncredited))
  • Loulette Sablon (French Maid (uncredited))
  • Jack Chefe (French Waiter (uncredited))
  • Ray De Ravenne (French Waiter (uncredited))
  • Marcel De La Brosse (French Porter (uncredited))
  • Albert Pollet (French Porter (uncredited))
  • Arthur Dulac (French Bellboy (uncredited))
  • Lester Dorr (Groom (uncredited))
  • Franklyn Farnum (Dr. Isaacs (uncredited))
  • Louise Lorimer (Dr. Slopers Secretary (uncredited))
  • Sam Harris (Party Guest (uncredited))
  • Donald Kerr (Fish Peddler (uncredited))
  • Ralph Sanford (Captain of the Castle Queen (uncredited))
  • Douglas Spencer (Minister (uncredited))
  • Dorothy Vernon (Delivery Woman (uncredited))