The Heiress

Name: The Heiress
Director: William Wyler
Released: 1949-10-06

1949 · 1h 55m

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Directed by William Wyler

Synopsis

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.

Awards

22nd Academy Awards· 1950

Actress in a Leading RoleOlivia de HavillandWon
Costume Design (Black and White)Edith Head, Gile SteeleWon
Music (Comedy or Drama Score)Aaron CoplandWon
Production Design (Black and White)Harry Horner: Emile Kuri, John MeehanWon
Actor in a Supporting RoleRalph Richardson
Best PictureThe Heiress William Wyler For Paramount Pictures
Cinematography (Black and White)Leo Tover
DirectingWilliam Wyler

Details

Released: 6 October 1949
Runtime: 1h 55m
Director: William Wyler
Writers: Ruth Goetz, Augustus Goetz
Budget: $2,600,000
Box office: $2,300,000
Countries: United States of America
Languages: English
Production: Paramount Pictures

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Cast

Olivia de Havilland Won
Montgomery Clift
Ralph RichardsonNominated
Miriam Hopkins
Vanessa Brown
Mona Freeman
Ray Collins
Betty Linley
Selena Royle
PPaul Lees