

The Heiress(1949)
A truly great motion picture.
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.

Movie: The Heiress
Top 10 Billed Cast
Arthur Townsend
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