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  • The Inheritance (1950)
  • 91 min | Drama
The Inheritance (1950)
91 min | Drama

An English governess marries a complete stranger while he is on his deathbed. After he dies, she inherits his estate but is soon involved with some French spies working for Napoleon. At the same time, she finds herself attracted to her ...See moreAn English governess marries a complete stranger while he is on his deathbed. After he dies, she inherits his estate but is soon involved with some French spies working for Napoleon. At the same time, she finds herself attracted to her late husband's cousin. Written by Steve Crook See less
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Basil Boothroyd (as J.B. Boothroyd) | Georgette Heyer (novel) | Gordon Wellesley
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Updated May 1, 1950

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Sep 7, 1951 (United States)

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29 cast members
Name Known for
Jean Kent
Elinor Cheviot Elinor Cheviot   See fewer
Guy Rolfe
Lord Carlyon Lord Carlyon   See fewer
Paul Dupuis
Lord Nivelle Lord Nivelle   See fewer
Kathleen Byron
Mme. Annette de Chevreaux Mme. Annette de Chevreaux   See fewer
Scott Forbes
Francois Cheviot (as Julian Dallas) Francois Cheviot (as Julian Dallas)   See fewer
Peter Hammond
Eustace Cheviot Eustace Cheviot   See fewer
Jean Cadell
Mrs. Barrows Mrs. Barrows   See fewer
Andrew Cruickshank
Lord Bedlington Lord Bedlington   See fewer
George Thorpe
Col. Strong Col. Strong   See fewer
Ralph Truman
Scowler Scowler   See fewer
James Carney
Maj. Forbes Maj. Forbes   See fewer
Allan Jeayes
Colonel Colonel   See fewer
Hector MacGregor
Sir Malcolm Torrens Sir Malcolm Torrens   See fewer
Roddy Hughes
Dr. Greenlaw Dr. Greenlaw   See fewer
Peter Bull
Coach Passenger Coach Passenger   See fewer
Johnnie Schofield
Innkeeper Innkeeper   See fewer
Ernest Jay
Judge Judge   See fewer
Jack Vyvyan
Coachman Coachman   See fewer
Janet Kay
Actress Actress   See fewer
John Bell
Actor Actor   See fewer
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