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:
Michael Gordon, William Rose.
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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 |
| Writing | George Moore | Novel |
| Writing | Michael Gordon | Screenplay |
| Writing | William Rose | Screenplay |
| Production | Ian Dalrymple | Producer |
| Production | Peter Proud | Producer |
| Sound | Gordon Jacob | Music |
| Camera | C.M. Pennington-Richards | Director of Photography |
| Camera | H.E. Fowle | Director of Photography |
| Editing | Brereton Porter | Editor |
| Art | Frederick Pusey | Art Direction |
| Costume & Make-Up | Bill Griffiths | Hair Designer |
| Costume & Make-Up | Maude Onslow | Hair Designer |
| Costume & Make-Up | John Wilcox | Makeup Artist |
| Production | Raymond Anzarut | Production Manager |