Esther Waters

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

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

Morland Graham

as Ketley

Mary Clare

as Mrs. Latch

Pauline Jameson

as Hospital nurse

Shelagh Fraser

as Margaret

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