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American literature -- 20th century -- Film adaptations.
American drama -- 20th century -- Film adaptations.
Social classes -- Drama.
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American literature -- 20th century -- Film adaptations.
American drama -- 20th century -- Film adaptations.
Social classes -- Drama.
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The
heiress
[videorecording (DVD)].
Universal Studios Canada, c2007.
Call #:
DVD HEI
Subjects
American literature -- 20th century -- Film adaptations.
American drama -- 20th century -- Film adaptations.
Social classes -- Drama.
Series
Universal Cinema classics
Criterion collection 974.
Alternate title:
William
Wyler
's The
heiress
[videorecording (DVD)]
Format:
[videorecording (DVD)].
Description:
1 (or 2) videodisc(s) (116 min.) : sd., b&w ; 12 cm.
Notes:
From the play by Ruth & Augustus Goetz & the novel "Washington square" by Henry James.
Originally released as a motion picture in 1949.
Special features: Exclusive introduction by "Turner Classic Movies" host and film historian Robert Osborne ; theatrical trailer.
Full frame 1.33:1.
A selection of the National Film Registry, 1996.
Home use only.
In English with optional English (SDH) or French subtitles.
Production:
Written by Ruth & Augustus Goetz ; produced & directed by
William
Wyler
.
Performers:
Olivia de Havilland, Montgomery Clift and Ralph Richardson with Miriam Hopkins, Mona Freeman, Vanessa Brown and Selena Royle.
Summary:
"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. When a handsome but penniless suitor proposes, her father believes he could only be after her vast estate and threatens disinheritance. Can she be rich in both love and money? Based on the stage version of Henry James' renowned novel Washington Square, this "four star" (Leonard Maltin) winner of four Academy Awards features an all-new digitally remastered picture. A masterpiece of love, deception and betrayal, The
Heiress
remains a shining example of a true cinematic achievement!"--Container.
Awards:
Academy Awards, 1949: 4 awards including Best Actress (Olivia de Havilland).
Genre:
Romance films.
Melodrama and tearjerker films.
Films for the hearing impaired.
DVDs.
Other authors:
James, Henry, 1843-1916. Washington Square.
Goetz, Ruth.
Heiress
.
Goetz, Augustus.
Heiress
.
Wyler
,
William
, 1902-1981.
Clift, Montgomery.
De Havilland, Olivia.
Richardson, Ralph, Sir, 1902-1983.
Criterion Collection (Firm)
Holds:
1
Copy/Holding information
Location
Collection
Call No.
Copy
Item type
Status
Due Date
Central Library
Adult Feature DVDs
DVD HEI
2-Disc Criterion Collection Ed.
Adult Dvds-7 Days
Checked out
Jul 10, 2024
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