The Heiress /

Catherine is the only heir to her stern father's vast estate. When a dashing fortune hunter named Morris Townsend wants her to elope, she is threatened with disinheritance. On the eve of their marriage, he deserts her. Seven years later, Morris returns, and a wiser Catherine plots her revenge

Bibliographic Details
Corporate Authors: MCA Universal Home Video (Firm), Paramount Pictures, Inc
Other Authors: Brown, Vanessa, 1928-1999, Clift, Montgomery, Collins, Ray, Copland, Aaron, 1900-1990, De Havilland, Olivia, Freeman, Mona, Goetz, Augustus, Goetz, Ruth, Hopkins, Miriam, 1902-1972, James, Henry, 1843-1916, Meehan, John, 1902-1963, Richardson, Ralph, Sir, 1902-1983, Royle, Selena, 1904-1983, Tover, Leo, 1902-1964, Wyler, William, 1902-1981
Format: Unknown
Language:English
Published: Universal City, CA : MCA Universal Home Video [distributor], c1992, p1949
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Summary:Catherine is the only heir to her stern father's vast estate. When a dashing fortune hunter named Morris Townsend wants her to elope, she is threatened with disinheritance. On the eve of their marriage, he deserts her. Seven years later, Morris returns, and a wiser Catherine plots her revenge
Item Description:Based on the play, "The Heiress," by Ruth and Augustus Goetz, which is based on the novel "Washington Square" by Henry James
Originally produced as motion picture in 1949
"80153."
Physical Description:1 videocassette (115 min.) : sd., b&w ; 1/2 in
Format:VHS format
Audience:General
Awards:Academy Awards for Best Actress, Costumes, Art Direction, and Music, 1949
Production Credits:Photography by Leo Tover ; art direction by John Meehan ; music by Aaron Copland ; edited by William Hornbeck ; production designed by Harry Horner
ISBN:1558805389