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| The Heiress (1949) |
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| Studio: Paramount |
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| Producer: William Wyler |
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| Starring: Olivia de Havilland,
Ralph Richardson, Montgomery Clift, Miriam Hopkins |
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| 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.
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| Academy Awards®:
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| Best Picture
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Nominated |
| Best Director |
William Wyler
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Nominated |
| Best
Actress |
Olivia de
Havilland |
Won |
| Supporting
Actor |
Ralph Richardson
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Nominated
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Cinematography
(b&w) |
Leo Tover |
Nominated |
Best Art Direction
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John Meehan
Harry Horner
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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 |
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| Golden
Globes: |
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| Best Actress |
Olivia de Havilland |
Won |
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| National
Board Review Award: |
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| Best Actor |
Ralph Richardson |
Won |
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on VHS |
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