The Heiress
1949 · 1h 55m · Drama, History, Romance · United States of America · Rated 12 (DE)
A truly great motion picture.
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.
Directed by
William WylerBased on the novel by
Henry James7.4Smart score
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19th centuryblack and whitecallouscautionarycruelcynicalembroideryfortunefortune hunterinheritancelovemanhattan, new york citymarriagemoneynew york cityspinsterwealth
Rating12 (DE)
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