Drama · United Kingdom · 1948 · 1h 48m

Esther Waters

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Director
Ian Dalrymple
Cast
Dirk Bogarde as William Latch Kathleen Ryan as Esther Waters Cyril Cusack as Fred Ivor Barnard as John Randall Fay Compton as Mrs. Barfield George Hayes as Journeyman
Crew
C.M. Pennington-Richards — Director of Photography H.E. Fowle — Director of Photography Brereton Porter — Editor Michael Gordon — Screenplay William Rose — Screenplay George Moore — Novel
Synopsis

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...

Mood & Themes
greeddeceit
Key Collaborators
Ian Dalrymple Director C.M. Pennington-Richards Director of Photography H.E. Fowle Director of Photography Brereton Porter Editor Michael Gordon Screenplay William Rose Screenplay George Moore Novel Ian Dalrymple Producer Peter Proud Producer
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