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Perhaps the most prominent examples of James's legacy in recent years have been the film versions of several of his novels and stories.

Three of James's novels were filmed by the team of Ismail Merchant and James Ivory: The Europeans ( 1978 ), The Bostonians ( 1984 ) and The Golden Bowl ( 2000 ).

The Iain Softley-directed version of The Wings of the Dove ( 1997 ) was successful with both critics and audiences, and Helena Bonham Carter received an Academy Award nomination as Best Actress for her memorable portrayal of Kate Croy.

Agnieszka Holland's Washington Square ( 1997 ) was well received by critics, and Jane Campion tried her hand with The Portrait of a Lady ( 1996 ) but with much less success.

In earlier times Jack Clayton's The Innocents ( 1961 ) brought The Turn of the Screw to vivid life on film, and William Wyler's The Heiress ( 1949 ), adapted from Washington Square, won four Academy Awards, including a Best Actress award for Olivia de Havilland as Catherine Sloper.