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The Heiress

  • TV Movie
  • 1961
IMDb RATING
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Catherine Sloper, very plain and very rich, is terrified that she's destined to live with her tyrannical father for a long, long time and die an old maid. Along comes dashing and suave Morri... Read allCatherine Sloper, very plain and very rich, is terrified that she's destined to live with her tyrannical father for a long, long time and die an old maid. Along comes dashing and suave Morris Townsend to sweep her off her feet.Catherine Sloper, very plain and very rich, is terrified that she's destined to live with her tyrannical father for a long, long time and die an old maid. Along comes dashing and suave Morris Townsend to sweep her off her feet.

  • Director
    • Marc Daniels
  • Writers
    • Jacqueline Babbin
    • Augustus Goetz
    • Ruth Goetz
  • Stars
    • Julie Harris
    • Farley Granger
    • Barry Morse
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.1/10
    20
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Marc Daniels
    • Writers
      • Jacqueline Babbin
      • Augustus Goetz
      • Ruth Goetz
    • Stars
      • Julie Harris
      • Farley Granger
      • Barry Morse
    • 4Critic reviews
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    Julie Harris
    Julie Harris
    • Catherine Sloper
    Farley Granger
    Farley Granger
    • Morris Townsend
    Barry Morse
    Barry Morse
    • Dr. Austin Sloper
    Muriel Kirkland
    Muriel Kirkland
    • Lavinia Penniman
    David O'Brien
    • Arthur Townsend
    Barbara Robbins
    Barbara Robbins
    • Mrs. Montgomery
    Suzanne Storrs
    • Marion Almond
    Mary Van Fleet
    • Maria
    • Director
      • Marc Daniels
    • Writers
      • Jacqueline Babbin
      • Augustus Goetz
      • Ruth Goetz
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    • Trivia
      Based on the Henry James novel "Washington Square".
    • Connections
      Remake of The Heiress (1949)

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    • Release date
      • February 13, 1961 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Production company
      • Talent Associates
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    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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