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The Heiress

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The Heiress (1949)

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Reviews Counted: 19 Fresh: 19  Rotten:0 Average Rating: 8.3/10

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Runtime: 1 hr 56 mins

Synopsis: A superb cinematic version of the Henry James' novel "Washington Square." After discovering that his bride-to-be is going to be disinherited, a handsome young fortune hunter jilts her on the night of their elopement. Years later, when the woman's fortune is secured, the man returns and... A superb cinematic version of the Henry James' novel "Washington Square." After discovering that his bride-to-be is going to be disinherited, a handsome young fortune hunter jilts her on the night of their elopement. Years later, when the woman's fortune is secured, the man returns and again asks for her hand, but his erstwhile sweetheart has other plans for him. Copeland's score is magnificent. Academy Award Nominations: 8, including Best Picture; Best Director. [More]

Genre: Dramas

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

Director: William Wyler
Screenwriter: Ruth Goodman Goetz, Augustus Goetz
Producer: William Wyler
Composer: Aaron Copland

DVD Info

Release:

Feb 7, 2007

[DVD Details]

DVD Features:

  • Region 1
  • Snap Case
  • Full Frame - 1.33

Audio:

  • Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono - English
  • Subtitles - English (SDH), French - Optional

Additional Release Material:

  • Introduction
  • Trailer - Theatrical Trailer

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alexswab 07/05/08
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blind_money 06/10/08
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The Heiress directed by William Wyler written by Augustus and Ruth Getz based on the play by Augustus and Ruth... More
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Kzena 12/14/07
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newscgirl 10/13/07
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:D Netflix My Review: This is a story set in an elite area of NYC around the 1850's about a plain, wealthy girl; a stern... More
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hereinmyhead 02/19/05
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Fantastic 1949 version of James Ivory's Washington Square. a fortune hunter charms a doctor's plain daughter in... More
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MRtrav 01/09/05
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The Heiress is a strong, definite character film, with three perfectly done performances from de Havilland,... More
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