Esther Waters
Search results
Esther Waters is a 1948 British drama film directed by Ian Dalrymple and Peter Proud and starring Kathleen Ryan, Dirk Bogarde (first credited film appearance), and Cyril Cusack. It is an adaptation of the 1894 novel Esther Waters by George Moore.
Set in England from the early 1870s onward, the novel is about a pious young woman from a poor working-class family who, while working as a kitchen maid, is seduced by another employee, becomes pregnant, is deserted by her lover, and against all odds decides to raise her child as a single mother.
Esther (Kathleen Ryan) goes into service in Victorian England, only to be seduced by the sweet talking groom William (Sir Dirk Bogarde), who then takes off with his employer's daughter. Left alone to bring up the child, Esther manages, and after seven years, has a chance at happiness.
- (262)
- Drama
- Ian Dalrymple, Peter Proud
- 1948-11-01
An 18th Century costume drama typical of postwar British cinema, Esther Waters (1948) marks the first lead role for esteemed Dirk Bogarde, originally cast here as a supporting player but stepping in after the departure of leading man Stewart Granger. Bogarde stars as William Latch, a rambunctious footman at a country estate who dreams of ...
- Ian Dalrymple, Peter Proud
- Dirk Bogarde
Directed by Ian Dalrymple. 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… Cast. Crew. Details. Genres. Releases. Studios.
- Ian Dalrymple
When pretty maid Esther Waters (Kathleen Ryan) becomes romantically involved with William Latch (Dirk Bogarde), the male servant of the house, the relationship seems to hold promise.
- Drama
People also ask
Who plays Esther in sin of Esther Waters?
Is Esther Waters based on a true story?
Where was Esther Waters filmed?
Who is Esther Waters?
Sep 10, 2012 · Release Details. Duration: 109 mins. Cast and crew. Director: Peter Proud, Ian Dalrymple. Screenwriter: William Rose. Cast: Cyril Cusack. Julian d'Albie. Kathleen Ryan. Morland Graham. Mary Clare....
