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Esther Waters

19481h 48mIan Dalrymple
IMDb 6.2

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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...

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What is Esther Waters (1948) about?

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...

Who stars in Esther Waters?

Esther Waters stars Dirk Bogarde (William Latch), Kathleen Ryan (Esther Waters), Cyril Cusack (Fred), Ivor Barnard (John Randall), Fay Compton (Mrs. Barfield). The film was directed by Ian Dalrymple.

How long is Esther Waters?

Esther Waters has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1948.

Is Esther Waters worth watching?

Esther Waters holds an IMDb rating of 6.2/10. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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