| Description |
1 videodisc (116 min.) : sound, black and white ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Series |
Universal Cinema classics.
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| System Details |
DVD, region 1; full screen (1.33:1) presentation; Dolby Digital 2.0, dual-layer, NTSC. |
| Language |
In English with optional French subtitles or optional English subtitles for the hearing-impaired. |
| Cast |
Olivia de Havilland, Montgomery Clift, Ralph Richardson, Miriam Hopkins, Mona Freeman, Vanessa Brown, Selena Royle. |
| Credits |
Photography, Leo Tover ; editor, William Hornbeck ; art direction, John Neehan ; costumes, Edith Head ; music, Aaron Copland. |
| Note |
From the play by Ruth & Augustus Goetz & the novel "Washington Square" by Henry James. |
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Originally released as a motion picture in 1949. |
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Special features: introduction by "Turner Classic Movies" host and film historian Robert Osborne; theatrical trailer. |
| Audience |
Not rated. |
| Summary |
A wealthy girl falls in love with a penniless man her father is sure only wants her for her money. When she plans to elope, her father threatens to disinherit her. Will she still go through with the marriage? |
| Awards |
Academy Awards, 1949: 4 awards including Best Actress (Olivia de Havilland). |
| Subject |
Rich people -- Drama -- Videodiscs.
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Man-woman relationships -- Drama -- Videodiscs.
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Elopement -- Drama -- Videodiscs.
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Disinheritance -- Drama -- Videodiscs.
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DVDs.
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| Local Subject |
ACADEMY AWARD WINNERS, 1949.
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| Genre |
Feature films.
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Thrillers (Motion pictures, television, etc.)
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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| Added Author |
Wyler, William, 1902-1981.
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Goetz, Ruth.
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Goetz, Augustus.
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De Havilland, Olivia.
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Clift, Montgomery.
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Richardson, Ralph, Sir, 1902-1983.
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Hopkins, Miriam, 1902-1972.
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Freeman, Mona.
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Brown, Vanessa, 1928-
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Royle, Selena, 1904-1983.
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James, Henry, 1843-1916.
Washington Square.
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Paramount Pictures Corporation.
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Universal Studios Home Entertainment (Firm)
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| Added Title |
William Wyler's The heiress |
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Heiress (Motion picture)
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| Standard No. |
025193236722 |
| Music No. |
61032367 Universal Pictures |
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