The Heiress Criterion Collection #974 2019 DVD William Wyler Psychological Drama

Description: For sale is the two-disc DVD set of the William Wyler directed 1949 American drama film The Heiress, starring Olivia de Havilland, Montgomery Clift, and Ralph Richardson. It is #974 in the Criterion Collection and is a stated first printing of the 2019 DVD edition.DescriptionDirected with a keen sense of ambiguity by William Wyler, this film based on a hit stage adaptation of Henry James’s Washington Square pivots on a question of motive. When shy, emotionally fragile Catherine Sloper (Olivia de Havilland, in a heartbreaking, Oscar-winning turn), the daughter of a wealthy New York doctor, begins to receive calls from the handsome spendthrift Morris Townsend (Montgomery Clift), she becomes possessed by the promise of romance. Are his smoldering professions of love sincere, as she believes they are? Or is Catherine’s calculating father (Ralph Richardson) correct in judging Morris a venal fortune seeker? A graceful drawing-room drama boasting Academy Award–winning costume design by Edith Head, The Heiress is also a piercing character study riven by emotional uncertainty and lacerating cruelty, in a triumph of classic Hollywood filmmaking at its most psychologically nuanced. Film Info: United States, 1949, 115 minutes, Black & White, 1.37:1, EnglishTwo-DVD Special Edition FeaturesNew, restored 4K digital transfer New conversation between screenwriter Jay Cocks and film critic Farran Smith NehmeNew program about the film’s costumes featuring costume collector and historian Larry McQueenThe Costume Designer, a restored 1950 short film featuring costume designer Edith HeadAppearance by actor Olivia de Havilland on a 1986 episode of The Paul Ryan ShowExcerpts from a 1973 tribute to director William Wyler on The Merv Griffin Show, featuring Wyler, de Havilland, and actors Bette Davis and Walter PidgeonWyler’s acceptance speech from the American Film Institute’s 1976 Salute to William WylerInterview with actor Ralph Richardson filmed in 1981 for the documentary Directed by William WylerTrailerEnglish subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearingPLUS: An essay by critic Pamela HutchinsonNew cover by Danielle CloughConditionThis DVD set is in acceptable condition. Ex-library with a library barcode sticker on the front cover but no other library markings. The replacement case has light wear to the surface plastic but no cracks or other major damage. The outer artwork has very light creasing along the spine and light discoloration at the base of the spine but no tears, stains, or other major damage. The fold-out poster-type booklet is present and has a small, 1/2" long tear to one edge and some very small, light creases but no stains or other major damage. The DVDs have some very light scratches but no other major damage and play perfectly.I will be listing many Criterion Collection DVDs and other interesting DVDs (such as releases by Anchor Bay, Arrow Video, Eureka! The Masters of Cinema Series, Kino Lorber, Twilight Time, etc.), so please check out my other listings. The Fine Print: This DVD set will be securely packed. I have had DVDs damaged in the mail before and know how that feels, so I will pack everything professionally and securely to make sure that does not happen to you. The DVD set will be shipped USPS Media Mail. Shipping cost is $4.49. I will offer a combined shipping discount for multiple DVDs and other media items purchased. The more you buy, the more you will save on shipping costs. If buying multiple items, please wait until I have sent you an invoice with the combined shipping discount before sending payment. Buyers who pay before receiving an invoice will not receive a combined shipping discount. I will not send a refund after the fact due to the extra eBay fees and hassle. Payment is expected within a week after purchase, unless prior arrangements have been made. It will be shipped promptly after payment is received. There are no returns accepted for this DVD set nor any other items. Ask any questions about an item’s condition or content before ordering.

Price: 8.49 USD

Location: Muscle Shoals, Alabama

End Time: 2024-09-10T02:00:01.000Z

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