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greedy heirs

3 movies and shows

Desire Under the Elms

Desire Under the Elms

Wed, 12 Mar 1958

Ephraim Cabot is an old man of amazing vitality who loves his New England farm with a greedy passion. Hating him, and sharing his greed, are the sons of two wives Cabot has overworked into early graves. Most bitter is Eben, whose mother had owned most of the farm, and who feels who should be sole heir. When the old man brings home a new wife, Anna, she becomes a fierce contender to inherit the farm. Two of the sons leave when Eben gives them the fare in return for their shares of the farm. Meanwhile, Anna tries to cause some sparks by rubbing up against Eben.

The Black Cat

The Black Cat

Fri, 02 May 1941

Greedy heirs wait in a mansion for a rich cat lover to die, only to learn her cats come first.

The Hidden Hand

The Hidden Hand

Sat, 07 Nov 1942

Eccentric wealthy old woman Lorinda Channing uses her insane brother, John Channing, to help her frighten their greedy relatives after her money.