VFF - The Heiress (1949)

About this event

Becoming a member of the Capitol Circle means taking pride in supporting your local arts community and commitment to the well-being of the Capitol Theatre. 1949—William Wyler, director—starring Olivia de Haviland, Montgomery Clift The legendary Edith Head won her first Academy Award for Best Costume Design for The Heiress, the superlative 1949 adaptation of Henry James’s novel Washington Square. Head’s record eight Best Costume Design wins came out of a record 35 nominations, making her the most honoured woman, for both Oscar wins and nominations, in Academy history. She also holds the Guinness world record for the most credits for costume design: 432. The Oscar wins for The Heiress also included Best Actress (Olivia de Havilland—her second award) and Best Scoring (Aaron Copland). The Capitol Theatre welcomes individuals with disabilities to attend performances and other events at our facility. We are committed to providing accessible services in a manner that maintains the dignity and independence of all while providing equality of access and integration. The Capitol Theatre wishes to acknowledge the original caretakers of this land: the Wendake-Nionwentsio, the Mississauga, the Anishinabewaki, and many other nations–recorded and unrecorded. This theatre has a long history, but there is a much longer history in this region and we can all do a better job of recognizing that history. Open one hour prior to all live performances. Closed on statutory holidays.