Catherine Sloper, very plain and very rich, is terrified that she's destined to live with her tyrannical father for a long, long time and die an old maid. Along comes dashing and suave Morris Townsend to sweep her off her feet.
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Julie Harris
Catherine Sloper
Known for
The Haunting
East of Eden
Farley Granger
Morris Townsend
Known for
Strangers on a Train
Rope
Barry Morse
Dr. Austin Sloper
Known for
Space: 1999
The Changeling
Muriel Kirkland
Lavinia Penniman
Also in
Hold Your Man
Cocktail Hour
Barbara Robbins
Mrs. Montgomery
Also in
Hat, Coat and Glove
Jane Eyre
Marc Daniels Director
United States release February 13, 1961
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English
Release dates
United States · February 13, 1961
Theatrical
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