---
title: "The Heiress"
year: 1949
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-heiress-1949"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 28571
imdb_id: "tt0041452"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 115
community_rating: 7.8
vote_count: 293
content_rating: "NR"
---

# The Heiress (1949) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-heiress-1949

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Topic: Film "The Heiress" (1949).
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[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

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: William Wyler
- **Networks / Studios**: Paramount Pictures

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Olivia de Havilland** as *Catherine Sloper*
- **Montgomery Clift** as *Morris Townsend*
- **Ralph Richardson** as *Dr. Austin Sloper*
- **Miriam Hopkins** as *Lavinia Penniman*
- **Vanessa Brown** as *Maria*
- **Mona Freeman** as *Maria Almond*
- **Ray Collins** as *Jefferson Almond*
- **Betty Linley** as *Mme. Montgomery*
- **Selena Royle** as *Elizabeth Almond*
- **Paul Lees** as *Arthur Townsend*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch The Heiress online?
The Heiress is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: 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.

### Q: 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.

### Q: Who directed The Heiress?
The Heiress was directed by William Wyler.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Heiress — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/28571)
- [The Heiress - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Heiress)
- [The Heiress (1949) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0041452/fullcredits/)
- [The Heiress (1949) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/28571-the-heiress/cast)
- [The Heiress (1949) - William Wyler | Synopsis, Movie Info, Moods, Themes and Related](https://www.allmovie.com/)
- [The Heiress (1949) Awards & Afterlife — Year by Year, 1949–2021 · Metatake](https://metatake.net/film/the-heiress-1949/reception)

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