Movie · 1949
Is The Heiress based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. The Heiress is based on the works The Heiress by Ruth Goetz and Augustus Goetz and Washington Square by Henry James (1880).
The movie was released in 1949.
The book behind The Heiress
Washington Square
by Henry James · first published 1880 · romantic fiction, Bildungsroman
1880 romantic bildungsroman by Henry James.
Other adaptations of The Heiress
- Washington Square (film, 1997)
Common questions
Is The Heiress based on a book?
Yes. The Heiress is based on the works The Heiress by Ruth Goetz and Augustus Goetz and Washington Square by Henry James (1880).
Who wrote the book The Heiress is based on?
The Heiress was written by Ruth Goetz and Augustus Goetz and Henry James.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read The Heiress before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the movie.
More screen adaptations of Ruth Goetz's books
- The Portrait of a Lady (film, 1996)
- The Innocents (film, 1961)
- The Wings of the Dove (film, 1997)
- The Bostonians (film, 1984)
- The Turning (film, 2020)
- The Green Room (film, 1978)