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  • Sin of Esther Waters (1948)
  • Passed
    108 min | Drama
Sin of Esther Waters (1948)
Passed
108 min | Drama

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...See moreEsther (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. Then William turns up again. Written by Gillian Richards See less
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Writers
George Moore (novel) | Michael Gordon (screen adaptation) | William Rose (screen adaptation) | Gerard Tyrell (additional dialogue) (as Gerard Tyrrell)
Composer
Gordon Jacob (musical score composed by) (as Dr. Gordon Jacob)
Cinematographers
H.E. Fowle (photography) | C.M. Pennington-Richards (photography) (as C. Pennington-Richards)
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Updated Sep 22, 1948

Release date
Sep 1, 1951 (United States)

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Cast

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29 cast members
Name Known for
Kathleen Ryan
Esther Esther   See fewer
Dirk Bogarde
William Latch William Latch   See fewer
Ivor Barnard
Randal Randal   See fewer
Fay Compton
Mrs. Barfield Mrs. Barfield   See fewer
George Hayes
Journeyman Journeyman   See fewer
Mary Clare
Mrs. Latch Mrs. Latch   See fewer
Pauline Jameson
Hospital Nurse (as Pauline Jamieson) Hospital Nurse (as Pauline Jamieson)   See fewer
Shelagh Fraser
Margaret Margaret   See fewer
Julian D'Albie
Squire Barfield (as Julian d'Albie) Squire Barfield (as Julian d'Albie)   See fewer
Nuna Davey
Matron Matron   See fewer
Beryl Measor
Mrs. Spires Mrs. Spires   See fewer
Barbara Shaw
Mistress Mistress   See fewer
Duncan Lewis
Butcher Butcher   See fewer
A. Parker
Fred Archer (as Mr. A. Parker) Fred Archer (as Mr. A. Parker)   See fewer
F. Lane
Webb Webb   See fewer
Billy Rees
The Demon The Demon   See fewer
Philip Ashley
The Young Swell (uncredited) The Young Swell (uncredited)   See fewer
John Edward Davy
Fire Eaters Child Assistant (uncredited) Fire Eaters Child Assistant (uncredited)   See fewer
Hilda Fenemore
Undetermined Minor Role (uncredited) Undetermined Minor Role (uncredited)   See fewer
Thomas Gallagher
Thomas (uncredited) Thomas (uncredited)   See fewer
Lalage Lewis
Miss Peggy (uncredited) Miss Peggy (uncredited)   See fewer
Harry Ross
Joe Evans (uncredited) Joe Evans (uncredited)   See fewer
Ewen Solon
Pub Customer (uncredited) Pub Customer (uncredited)   See fewer
Gareth Van Den Bogaerde
Esther's teenage son (uncredited) Esther's teenage son (uncredited)   See fewer
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