

Drama · Romance · History
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.
Top Cast


Olivia de Havilland
Olivia de Havilland
Catherine Sloper
Olivia de Havilland
Catherine Sloper


Montgomery Clift
Montgomery Clift
Morris Townsend
Montgomery Clift
Morris Townsend


Ralph Richardson
Ralph Richardson
Dr. Austin Sloper
Ralph Richardson
Dr. Austin Sloper


Miriam Hopkins
Miriam Hopkins
Lavinia Penniman
Miriam Hopkins
Lavinia Penniman


Vanessa Brown
Vanessa Brown
Maria
Vanessa Brown
Maria


Mona Freeman
Mona Freeman
Maria Almond
Mona Freeman
Maria Almond


Ray Collins
Ray Collins
Jefferson Almond
Ray Collins
Jefferson Almond


Betty Linley
Betty Linley
Mme. Montgomery
Betty Linley
Mme. Montgomery


Selena Royle
Selena Royle
Elizabeth Almond
Selena Royle
Elizabeth Almond
Paul Lees
Paul Lees
Arthur Townsend
Paul Lees
Arthur Townsend
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