The Heiress 1949
“A truly great motion picture.”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 115 minutes
- Director
- William Wyler
- Network
- Paramount Pictures
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
What is The Heiress?
Topic: Film "The Heiress" (1949). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1949
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 115 minutes
- Release date
- Oct 6, 1949
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- Paramount Pictures
- Budget
- $2,600,000
- Revenue
- $2,300,000
- Genres
- Drama, Romance, History
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.8/10 from 293 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~115 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Network
- Paramount Pictures
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Topic: Film "The Heiress" (1949).
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
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Sources provided:
[1] TMDB: Release date 10/06/1949 (US), Genres: Drama, Romance, History, Runtime: 1h 55m.
[2] Wikipedia: Directed and produced by William Wyler. Screenplay by Ruth and Augustus Goetz. Adapted from their 1947 stage play, which was adapted from Henry James' 1880 novel Washington Square.
[3] IMDb: Cast and crew credits.
[4] TMDB Cast/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.
[5] AllMovie: Confirms Wyler, Goetz, and Henry James info. Mentions "The film stars Olivia" (cut off, so I can only use "Olivia" if I'm careful, but it's incomplete, so better to avoid the last name unless it's
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“A gripping exploration of drama and romance that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is The Heiress worth watching?
The Heiress holds a community rating of 7.8/10 based on 293 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama, Romance for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie The Heiress and when was it released?
The Heiress is a feature film with a runtime of 115 minutes. It was released in 1949. Release status: Released.
Who directed The Heiress?
The Heiress was directed by William Wyler.
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