The Heiress

(1949)

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Synopsis

Henry James' novel "Washington Square" was turned into this Best Picture nominee and Olivia de Havilland won her second Oscar for her portrayal of a wealthy plain Jane of the 1850s who is courted by a handsome fortune hunter (Montgomery Clift).

Directors

William Wyler, William Wyler, Harry Horner, Edith Head, Bill Woods, Henry James

Production year

1949

Rating

TV-PG

Studio

Universal Pictures

Runtime

115 minutes

Cast

Olivia de Havilland, Montgomery Clift, Ralph Richardson, Miriam Hopkins, Vanessa Brown