Washington Square (1997)

Set in 1870’s New York, a spinster heiress is courted by a much younger, penniless man, much to the chagrin of her over-protective father, and must decide whether to spend the rest of her life alone, or marry a man who is interested in her only because of her inheritence.

• 19th century
• based on novel or book
• heiress
• new york city
• single father
• spinster
• woman director