In the mid-1800's, the wealthy Sloper family - widowed surgeon Dr. Austin Sloper, his adult daughter Catherine Sloper (Dr. Sloper's only surviving child), and Dr. Sloper's recently widowed sister Lavinia Penniman - live in an opulent house at 16 Washington Square, New York City. They have accrued their wealth largely through Dr. Sloper's hard work. Despite the lessons that Dr. Sloper has paid for in all the social graces for her, Catherine is a plain, simple, awkward and extr... (Full plot summary below)
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In the mid-1800's, the wealthy Sloper family - widowed surgeon Dr. Austin Sloper, his adult daughter Catherine Sloper (Dr. Sloper's only surviving child), and Dr. Sloper's recently widowed sister Lavinia Penniman - live in an opulent house at 16 Washington Square, New York City. They have accrued their wealth largely through Dr. Sloper's hard work. Despite the lessons that Dr. Sloper has paid for in all the social graces for her, Catherine is a plain, simple, awkward and extremely shy woman who spends all her free time alone doing embroidery when she is not doting on her father. Catherine's lack of social charm and beauty - unlike her deceased mother - is obvious to Dr. Sloper, who hopes that Lavinia will act as her guardian in becoming more of a social person, and ultimately as chaperon if Catherine were ever to meet the right man. The first man ever to show Catherine any attention is the handsome Morris Townsend, who she met at a family party. Catherine is initially uncertain as to Morris' intentions, never having been called on before by a gentleman, but she quickly falls in love with him, as he does with her. They plan to be married. Being a romantic, Lavinia does whatever she can to advance their relationship. However, Dr. Sloper does not trust Morris, believing him to be a fortune hunter who is only interested in Catherine for her sizable inheritance. His beliefs are strengthened after a candid discussion with Morris' sister, Mrs. Montgomery. Dr. Sloper does whatever he can to prevent the two from getting married - the entire reason for his disapproval which he does not fully disclose to either Catherine or Morris - including taking Catherine away for an extended European vacation. Ultimately, incidents with both her father and Morris permanently change Catherine's view of life.
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| EmanuelLevy.ComEmanuel LevyWyler's superlative rendition of Henry James' novel Washington Square is meticulously mounted with great acting from Olivia De Havilland, Monty Clift, and particularly Ralph Richardson, dark-noirish lensing, and powerful score from Aaron Copeland. |
| Sarasota Herald-TribuneChristopher LloydMore interesting for the things it leaves unsaid than the occasionally staid melodramatic story. |
| DVD ReviewFelix Gonzalez Jr.The reputation of this exceedingly fine film has continued to grow as the decades have rolled on, and the performances of a strong cast certainly deserve much of that credit. |
| MovieMartyr.comJeremy Heilman[A]n outstanding literary adaptation and a superb example of Hollywood fare at its most intelligent and sharply honed. |
| Ozus' World Movie ReviewsDennis SchwartzThough it had a poor box office upon its release, it eventually became recognized as a masterpiece. |
| User ReviewTim CTen years after Olivia de Havilland's big break in Gone With The Wind, this movie makes you totally forget that she was once Melanie Hamiliton and shines in a way that could make Vivien Leigh blush. As the sensitive, shy Catherine Sloper, de Havilland earns her Oscar for Best Actress right as she deals with the deliciously malicious father played by Sir Ralph Richardson, who is displeased with her for not being her mother and viewing her as property, and the sweet, kind, daring Montgomery Clift, who is nothing what he appears to be. de Havilland is a driving force and this film in this role really exposes her talent of showing her characters in raw delicacy that makes her classic. Truly a highlight of film in the year 1949. |
| User ReviewStephanie MThre's always been something so frighteningly identifiable with Catherine Sloper. I think most bookish, awkward, and/or insecure girls see themselves in her. The book this film was based (Henry James's "Washington Square") has always been very dear to me. All three main actors are truly excellent in their respective parts though De Haviland steals the show with a perfect subtle and very nuanced characterization. There's something in her eyes that makes you truly sympathize with her. Ralph Richardson really shines as the cruel and horrible father and Montgomery Clift plays the gold digging sweet talker perfectly. All in all a very heartbreaking adaptation of the James novel skillfully and subtlyey wonderfully brought to life. |
| User ReviewKevin BWilliam Wyler may be America's greatest director and The Heiress may be one of his best films. |
| User ReviewEmily TA masterwork. Olivia's portrayal of a foolish woman who falls into and out of love is spellbinding. An old but still completely valid movie. |
| User ReviewTiffany BIt starts out a bit dull and you might say, "Hey... I'm bored..." but as soon as the father insults his daughter the movie takes an amazing turn. Most movies start out fantastic and have an ending that might make you want to erase the last moments of the life you just encountered but this movie... this movie is really something. This movie is one of the coldest I've ever seen. It is unforgetable! |
