

In 1840s New York, the uneventful and boring days of the daughter of a wealthy doctor come to an end when she meets a dashing poorer man — who may or may not be after her inheritance.

Olivia de Havilland
Catherine Sloper

Montgomery Clift
Morris Townsend

Ralph Richardson
Dr. Austin Sloper

Miriam Hopkins
Lavinia Penniman

Vanessa Brown
Maria

Mona Freeman
Maria Almond

Ray Collins
Jefferson Almond

Betty Linley
Mme. Montgomery

Selena Royle
Elizabeth Almond
Paul Lees
Arthur Townsend