The Inheritance (1997)

A beautiful orphan of mysterious parentage is asked by her adoptive family to help find a husband for their niece, but when two suitors both fall for the orphan girl, the niece instigates a scheme to discredit her in the eyes of her guardians. Based on the novel by Louisa May Alcott.

Released April 6, 1997 94 min None+

Genres: Drama, Romance, TV Movie

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