Olivia de Havilland 101 Film Lecture Series: The Heiress

Not Rated (1949) 115 minutes Black & White 

Directed by William Wyler. 
Co-Starring: Montgomery Clift, Ralph Richardson, Miriam Hopkins.

Join librarian Doug Swiszcz for another of his lecture series on classic movies, this one a salute to actress Olivia de Havilland.

Based on Henry James' novel, this film earned de Havilland her second Academy Award for Best Actress. She plays a dowdy, affection-starved young woman who falls for a suitor (Montgomery Clift) despite warnings from her oppressive father (Ralph Richardson) that the man is after her only for her fortune.

Come enjoy the film in our newly renovated Salem Family Auditorium, with comfortable new seats and improved acoustics.

Free and open to all.

The other films in this series:
10/25 at 1:30 pm - The Adventures of Robin Hood
11/1 at 1:30 pm -   The Dark Mirror
11/15 at 1:30 pm - My Cousin Rachel

Event Location: 
Salem Family Auditorium (Second Floor)
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