The Heiress

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.

• William WylerDirector
• Aaron CoplandOriginal Music Composer
• Augustus GoetzScreenplay
• Ruth GoetzScreenplay

• 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
• Selena RoyleElizabeth Almond
• Paul LeesArthur Townsend
• Harry AntrimM. Abeel
• Russ ConwayQuintus