viewing. What characters, perfect casting, twists and turns. Catherine Sloper experienced hard knocks, esp due to her father but she prevailed.
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(25 mins). Wiki. -The Heiress is a 1949 American romantic drama film directed & produced by William Wyler, from a screenplay written by Ruth & Augustus Goetz, adapted from their 1947 stage play of the same title, which was itself adapted from Henry James' 1880 novel Washington Square.
The film stars Olivia de Havilland as Catherine Sloper, a naive young woman who falls in love with a handsome young man despite the objections of her emotionally abusive father who suspects the man of being a fortune hunter. Montgomery Clift stars as Morris Townsend, and Ralph Richardson as Dr. Sloper.
In 1849 New York City, Catherine Sloper, an inhibited, plain young woman, lives with her wealthy father, Dr. Austin Sloper, in prestigious Washington Square. Catherine's beautiful and accomplished mother died giving birth, and Catherine's awkwardness constantly reminds her father of the poor exchange for his beloved wife. Widowed Aunt Lavinia Penniman, on an extended visit with her brother, helps Catherine improve her social skills.
At a ball, Catherine meets handsome, charming Morris Townsend, a polished young man who squandered a small inheritance on a European Grand Tour. Encouraged by Aunt Penniman, Morris artfully pursues Catherine, who he knows through her family connections will inherit $30,000 annually. At first Catherine is overwhelmed by his persistence; starved for affection, however, she quickly falls in love. Suspecting Morris is a fortune hunter, Dr. Sloper consults with Morris's widowed sister, who reluctantly makes admissions that confirm Sloper's opinion...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Heiress
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