A FILM TO REMEMBER: “THE HEIRESS” (1949)

Photograph of film poster with a display of scene images from “The Heiress”.

Before I get into this, I want to make mention “A FILM TO REMEMBER” will be a series about films that have reached a milestone anniversary since their origin in being culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant. The articles will contain the film’s plot outline, director, cast, a compilation of trivialities, various photos, movie trailer, critical reception and more. So, let’s start:

We are here to mark the celebration of the 70th Anniversary of William Wyler’s “The Heiress”. Let’s take an inside look at the film:

PLOT OUTLINE:

A young naive woman falls for a handsome young man who her emotionally abusive father suspects is a fortune hunter.

Still image of filmmaker William Wyler.

STUDIO:

Paramount Pictures

DIRECTOR:

William Wyler

CAST:

• Olivia de Havilland … Catherine Sloper
• Montgomery Clift … Morris Townsend
• Ralph Richardson … Dr. Austin Sloper
• Miriam Hopkins … Lavinia Penniman
• Vanessa Brown … Maria