The Heiress

~A truly great motion picture.

Overview

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.

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General Information

Release Date: 1949-10-06
Budget: $2600000
Revenue: $2300000
Runtime: 115 min

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