
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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Crew
DirectorWilliam Wyler
WriterAugustus Goetz, Ruth Goetz
Cast

Olivia de Havilland
Catherine Sloper

Montgomery Clift
Morris Townsend

Ralph Richardson
Dr. Austin Sloper

Miriam Hopkins
Lavinia Penniman

Vanessa Brown
Maria

Mona Freeman
Maria Almond

Ray Collins
Jefferson Almond

Betty Linley
Mme. Montgomery

Selena Royle
Elizabeth Almond
Paul Lees
Arthur Townsend

Harry Antrim
M. Abeel

Russ Conway
Quintus
David Thursby
Geier

Nan Boardman
French Maid (uncredited)
Loulette Sablon
French Maid (uncredited)

Jack Chefe
French Waiter (uncredited)
Ray De Ravenne
French Waiter (uncredited)
Marcel De La Brosse
French Porter (uncredited)
Albert Pollet
French Porter (uncredited)
Arthur Dulac
French Bellboy (uncredited)
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Keywords
new york citymarriagelovemoneywealthinheritanceblack and whitecynicalmanhattan, new york cityembroideryspinster19th centuryfortunefortune huntercautionarycallouscruel
Details
Budget
$3M
Revenue
$2M
TMDb Votes
279
Added May 14, 2026Updated Jun 4, 2026








