The Heiress (Original photograph of William Wyler and Olivia de Havilland on the set of the 1949 film)
- Los Angeles: Paramount Pictures, 1949
Los Angeles: Paramount Pictures, 1949. Vintage reference photograph taken on the set of the 1949 film, showing director William Wyler and actress Olivia de Havilland talking between takes.
From the archive of film historian and author Joel Finler.
Based on Ruth and Augustus Goetz's 1947 play, which was in turn based on Henry James' 1880 novel "Washington Square." A shy young woman falls in love with a poor but handsome man, to the displeasure of her father, who believes the man only wants her for her inheritance.
Nominated for eight Academy Awards, winning four, including Best Actress for de Havilland.
Set in 1850s New York City.
10 x 8 inches. Very Good plus, with light edgewear.
National Film Registry. Criterion Collection 974.
From the archive of film historian and author Joel Finler.
Based on Ruth and Augustus Goetz's 1947 play, which was in turn based on Henry James' 1880 novel "Washington Square." A shy young woman falls in love with a poor but handsome man, to the displeasure of her father, who believes the man only wants her for her inheritance.
Nominated for eight Academy Awards, winning four, including Best Actress for de Havilland.
Set in 1850s New York City.
10 x 8 inches. Very Good plus, with light edgewear.
National Film Registry. Criterion Collection 974.