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[A]n outstanding literary adaptation and a superb example of Hollywood fare at its most intelligent and sharply honed.

More interesting for the things it leaves unsaid than the occasionally staid melodramatic story.

Though it had a poor box office upon its release, it eventually became recognized as a masterpiece.

Wyler's superlative rendition of Henry James' novel Washington Square is meticulously mounted with great acting from Olivia De Havilland, Monty Clift, and particularly Ralph Richardson, dark-noirish lensing, and powerful score from Aaron Copeland.

The reputation of this exceedingly fine film has continued to grow as the decades have rolled on, and the performances of a strong cast certainly deserve much of that credit.