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| | The Heiress (1949) | | | | Studio: Paramount | | | | Producer: William Wyler | | | | Starring: Olivia de Havilland, Ralph Richardson, Montgomery Clift, Miriam Hopkins | | | | Synopsis: A superb cinematic version of the Henry James' novel "Washington Square." After discovering that his bride-to-be is going to be disinherited, a handsome young fortune hunter jilts her on the night of their elopement. Years later, when the woman's fortune is secured, the man returns and again asks for her hand, but his erstwhile sweetheart has other plans for him. Copeland's score is magnificent. Academy Award® Nominations: 8, including Best Picture; Best Director. | | | | Academy Awards®: | | | | | | Best Picture | | Nominated | | Best Director | William Wyler | Nominated | | Best Actress | Olivia de Havilland | Won | | Supporting Actor | Ralph Richardson | Nominated | Cinematography
(b&w) | Leo Tover | Nominated | Best Art Direction
| John Meehan
Harry Horner
| Won | | Set Decoration (b&w) | Emile Kuri | Won | | Best Costume Design (b&w) | Edith Head
Gile Steele | Won | | Best Music Score of a Drama/Comedy | Aaron Copland | Won | | | | | | Golden Globes: | | | | Best Actress | Olivia de Havilland | Won | | | | | | National Board Review Award: | | | | | | | Best Actor | Ralph Richardson | Won | | | | Buy this movie on VHS | | | Certain product data ©1948-2002 Muze, Inc. For personal use only. All rights reserved. | | | | |
