Movie · Drama · Romance

Catherine Sloper, a timid, aristocratic young woman, lives under the scrutiny of her domineering and emotionally cruel father. When a handsome but penniless suitor proposes, her father believes he can only be after her estate and threatens to disinherit her. Catherine must choose between her longing for love and acceptance and her fear of deceit and betrayal.

1949 · 1h 55m
Director William Wyler

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The Heiress

Drama

Catherine Sloper, a timid, aristocratic young woman, lives under the scrutiny of her domineering and emotionally cruel father. When a handsome but penniless suitor proposes, her father believes he can only be after her estate and threatens to disinherit her. Catherine must choose between her longing for love and acceptance and her fear of deceit and betrayal.

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Studio
Universal Pictures
Released
1949
Run Time
1 hr 55 min
Rated
Unrated
Region of Origin
United States
© 1949 Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved.

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Original Audio
English
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English (United States) (AAC)

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English (United States) (CC)

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Closed captions (CC) refer to subtitles in the available language with the addition of relevant non-dialogue information.