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06/10/1949 Drama, Romance, History 1h 55m
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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.

  1. William Wyler

    Director

Top billed cast

  1. Olivia de Havilland

    Catherine Sloper

  2. Montgomery Clift

    Morris Townsend

  3. Ralph Richardson

    Dr. Austin Sloper

  4. Miriam Hopkins

    Lavinia Penniman

  5. Vanessa Brown

    Maria

  6. Mona Freeman

    Maria Almond

  7. Ray Collins

    Jefferson Almond

  8. Betty Linley

    Mme. Montgomery

  9. Selena Royle

    Elizabeth Almond

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Reviews

A review by CinemaSerf
Written by CinemaSerf on 2025-01-16
There are three really strong performances here, but for my money it is Sir Ralph Richardson who stands out. "Sloper" is a wealthy surgeon, a widower and father to the naive young "Catherine". She (Olivia de Havilland) is shy and usually quite happy doing her embroidery quietly at home. Then her well meaning aunt "Lavinia" (Miriam Hopkins) comes to stay and her father thinks that perhaps she can help bring his daughter a little out of her shell. One of the results of this change is a meeting with "Morris" (Montgomery Clift). Now whilst he's not exactly penniless, he hasn't anything remotely li...read the rest
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Status
Released

Original Language
English

Budget
$2,600,000.00

Revenue
$2,300,000.00

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