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Heiress

Olivia de Havilland , Montgomery Clift , William Wyler    NR (Not Rated)   DVD
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)
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In this 1949 dramatization of Henry James's Washington Square, Olivia de Havilland is the plain but presentable spinster who lives with her domineering father (Ralph Richardson). What she lacks in looks she makes up for in wealth, and soon finds herself the object of much attention by Montgomery Clift. At the heart of this drama is the question of his possibly mercenary agenda. De Havilland does not seem to care one way or the other, but her father cannot believe any man would love her for any reason but her wealth.

This version does not stray too far from the novel. It is a masterpiece that reveals both suppressed anger within a family and the suppression of women in the 19th century. De Havilland, all simmering desire and controlled rage, won an Oscar for best supporting actress, and Aaron Copland copped one for best score. It is no surprise that this handsome picture was also awarded Oscars for costume design and art direction. It was remade and updated with an oddly feminist twist in 1997under the novel's original title. --Rochelle O'Gorman


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5.0 out of 5 stars exceptional, Oct 6 2011
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Lorraine Adams (Ontario, Canada) - See all my reviews
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The Heiress is a timeless classic and well worth the watch. It shows Olivia de Havelland and Montgomery Clift at their best. The story is believable of the way things were 150 years ago. Fantastic!
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4.0 out of 5 stars Great Old Movies - You Can't Beat Them, July 7 2007
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Pamela Mckinnon "Traveling Pam" (Vancouver Canada) - See all my reviews
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If you love old movies, this is for you!!! The perfomances by Olivia De Havilland and Montgomery Clift are amazing. All the characters were well cast and all contribute greatly to the success of this movie. I loved the ending. It was not what I had expected. Highly recommended!!!
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5.0 out of 5 stars In the hands of a skilled playwright..., Jun 8 2004
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Henry James' _Washington Square_ is a much better story- don't bother reading the novel, you will certainly be disappointed! The film is pure art from start to finish- no unnecessary scenes or dialogue. Symbolism abounds including the final scene when Catherine performs a "phallic castration" with her scissors! Excellent film- a true classic.
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