Esther Waters (1948)
Esther goes into service in Victorian England, only to be seduced by the sweet talking groom William, who then takes off with his employer's daughter. Left alone to bring up the child, Esther manages and after 7 years has a chance at happiness. Then William turns up again...
Director:
Ian Dalrymple
Writers:
William Rose, Michael Gordon.
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Dirk Bogarde as William Latch |
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Kathleen Ryan as Esther Waters |
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Cyril Cusack as Fred |
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Ivor Barnard as John Randall |
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Fay Compton as Mrs. Barfield |
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George Hayes as Journeyman |
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Morland Graham as Ketley |
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Mary Clare as Mrs. Latch |
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Pauline Jameson as Hospital nurse |
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Shelagh Fraser as Margaret |
| Directing | Ian Dalrymple | Director |
| Production | Peter Proud | Producer |
| Art | Frederick Pusey | Art Direction |
| Editing | Brereton Porter | Editor |
| Costume & Make-Up | Bill Griffiths | Hair Designer |
| Sound | Gordon Jacob | Music |
| Camera | C.M. Pennington-Richards | Director of Photography |
| Costume & Make-Up | Maude Onslow | Hair Designer |
| Writing | William Rose | Screenplay |
| Production | Ian Dalrymple | Producer |
| Camera | H.E. Fowle | Director of Photography |
| Writing | George Moore | Novel |
| Production | Raymond Anzarut | Production Manager |
| Writing | Michael Gordon | Screenplay |
| Costume & Make-Up | John Wilcox | Makeup Artist |