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. We initially noted that the film was subtler than anticipated, including in relation to. Esther goes into service in victorian england, only to be seduced by the sweet talking groom william, who then takes off with his employers daughter. A celebrated beauty in her day, ryan was the subject of louis le brocquys portrait, girl in white, painted in 1941 and entered in the rha exhibition of that year. It was partly filmed at folkington manor, east sussex. In his novel esther waters, george moores protagonist single mother is faced with the.
Summary of discussion on esther waters melodrama research. Next, bogarde replaced a hollywoodbound stewart granger in sin of esther waters 1948, playing a caddish victorian footman who compromises the reputation of servant kathleen ryan. The evolution of single motherhood in victorian england. Esther waters kathleen ryan goes into service in victorian england, only to be seduced by footman william dirk. Our discussion of esther waters focused on several areas. Enjoying his first prominent billing, bogarde would never again have to settle for less.
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 employers daughter. The two 1922 versions were first published in 1984. Esther waters 1948 kathleen ryan, dirk bogarde, cyril cusack. Tellingly this was under the title the sin of esther waters. Technically esther waters is a marvel of fine craftsmanship. Dal, as he came to be known, began in the industry as a cutter and assistant director under michael balcon. Sin of esther waters 1948 sin of esther waters 1948. In june 1917, hayes enlisted in the canadian expeditionary force, joining the university of toronto officers training company along with a number of other actors. A young man drops out of high school and struggles to find a job in this short scare film. The film directed by ian dalrymple and peter proud. Left alone to bring up the child, esther manages and after 7 years has a chance at happiness. The house was used as a location for the 1948 film version of the george moore novel esther waters. Sin of esther waters 1948 uk drama youtube stay safe and healthy.
Superb photography, breathtaking sets, forceful direction and astute film editing join with the superlative efforts of the players to bring this teeming script to vivid life. It is an adaptation of the 1894 novel esther waters by george moore. Turner classic movies presents the greatest motion pictures of all time from one of the largest film libraries in the world. Esther waters original title 1948 aka sin of esther waters 1h 48min drama 1 november 1948 uk esther goes into service in victorian. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Sin of esther waters 1948 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. 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. An unwed mother must raise a child in poverty and as her life starts to improve, the childs father returns to her life. With only two months left before the may first deadline for the completion of the. For me, the strength of this film is in the accuracy of the racing details, the.