The Heiress

Certainly among the finest literary adaptations, "The Heiress" was based on Henry James's novel, "Washington Square" and features arguably Olivia de Havilland's finest screen performance. Morris Townsend , a handsome young man with ambiguous motives pursues Catherine Sloper, a plain... Full review

Along with THE PRISONER OF ZENDA (1937), PHANTOM OF THE OPERA (1943), and PETER IBBETSON (1935), this is one of my favorite films set in the 19th Century. It's a truly excellent film that won tremendous critical acclaim upon its... Full review

It is often said that when something seems too good to be true, it probably is. That may be so, but there are exceptions to every rule. THE HEIRESS is certainly cause for exception.This film carries with it an emotional... Full review

I have seen this film many times and each time draw a new facet from the Catherine - Dr Austin Sloper - Moris Townsend non-love triangle. But it is my opinion after all these years that everybody underrates Catherine. Many... Full review

One of my favorite movies, based on one of my favorite books. Henry James sitting in the audience would have been proud of this insightful filming of his novel, "Washington Square," because the film retains so much of the subtlety... Full review

Because he so identified with England in his last thirty years (and even became a British citizen during World War I) people tend to forget that Henry James was an American - as American as his celebrated psychologist/philosopher brother William... Full review

I had the pleasure to watch again "The Heiress" 1949 movie tonight, and it is absolutely brilliant! ; what a gem! the script, the directing, set designs, lighting, but above all the acting, are all extraordinary. The performances by the... Full review

I saw this film about 10 years ago and have never forgotten it. Why it is not available on DVD - I just don't understand it.Olivia de Havilland is heart-breaking as the woman who is so badly treated by her... Full review

There is no doubt that "The Heiress" was a triumph for two great stars - Olivia de Havilland and Ralph Richardson. Made over 50 years ago, this film is still extremely watchable, and the performances stand up as good as... Full review

To call this film well-acted is like calling "Citizen Kane" a nice movie and Alfred Hitchcock an "okay" director. William Wyler was known for eliciting excellent performances from his actors (he's responsible for them receiving a record 14 Oscars in... Full review

While his most famous work is arguably The Turn of the Screw , probably the best known film adaptation from his work is the 1949 film The Heiress , based on James' novel Washington Square and directed by the great William Wyler. To add to the luminous characterizations, the casting is uniformly brilliant. ... Full Review

While his most famous work is arguably The Turn of the Screw , probably the best known film adaptation from his work is the 1949 film The Heiress , based on James' novel Washington Square and directed by the great William Wyler. To add to the luminous characterizations, the casting is uniformly brilliant. ... Full Review

That is the beauty of this movie.....I just had to know the ending.Olivia De Havilland stars as Catherine Sloper in the title role of this classic black and white movie as The Heiress.....A very talented and gifted actress, she soon wished to be cast in more meaty roles....However, Miss De Havilland walked away with the Oscar for Best Actress for her stellar performance in The Heiress.....Olivia was nominated for an Academy Award as best supporting actress for that role..... ... Full Review

That is the beauty of this movie.....Olivia De Havilland stars as Catherine Sloper in the title role of this classic black and white movie as The Heiress .....A very talented and gifted actress, she soon wished to be cast in more meaty roles....However, Miss De Havilland walked away with the Oscar for Best Actress for her stellar performance in The Heiress .....Olivia was nominated for an Academy Award as best supporting actress for that role..... ... Full Review

It's no surprise that "The Heiress" was a hit when it appeared on stage in 1947 and, a couple of years later, on the silver screen. ... Full Article

Reviewed by Glenn Erickson One of Hollywood's finest directors, William Wyler turned out a high percentage of bona fide classics, distinguished adaptations of books and plays. ... Full Article

NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE, Ontario -- Of the two great Ontario repertory theater companies, it's the Shaw Festival toward which I feel the greater affection.I admire the grander flights of Stratford, but the Shaw feels homier, more accessible. ... Full Article

Academy Award® winner Olivia de Havilland and Montgomery Clift light up the screen in this spellbinding, landmark drama. De Havilland is Catherine Sloper, an aristocratic young woman living under the scrutiny of her malevolent father. ... Full Article

An American masterpiece. This powerful and compelling drama, adapted from the successful Broadway play based on Henry James 's Washington Square , owes its triumph to the deft hand of director William Wyler and a remarkable lead performance by Olivia... ... Full Article

To distill a complex era into a convenient generalization, the Victorian era is directly responsible for every sexual problem you've ever had.You ever feel like you weren't getting the proper education on contraceptives? ... Full Article