Esther Waters
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...
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ian Dalrymple
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Gordon, William Rose
- Original Score
- Gordon Jacob
- Original Title
- Esther Waters
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Studios
- Wessex Film Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ian Dalrymple
Michael Gordon, William Rose, George Moore
Gordon Jacob
C.M. Pennington-Richards, H.E. Fowle
Brereton Porter
Ian Dalrymple, Peter Proud
Department Leadership Roster
Ian Dalrymple
Director
Michael Gordon
Screenplay
William Rose
Screenplay
Ian Dalrymple
Producer
Peter Proud
Producer
C.M. Pennington-Richards
Director of Photography
H.E. Fowle
Director of Photography
Brereton Porter
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Esther Waters
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Esther Waters 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 directed Esther Waters?
Esther Waters was directed by Ian Dalrymple.
Who stars in Esther Waters?
The principal cast of Esther Waters includes Dirk Bogarde, Kathleen Ryan, Cyril Cusack, Ivor Barnard, Fay Compton.
When was Esther Waters released and how long is it?
Esther Waters was released in 1948 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
Who composed the musical score for Esther Waters?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Esther Waters was composed by Gordon Jacob.
Is Esther Waters based on a book or true story?
Esther Waters is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "George Moore".