Summaries

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 after seven years, has a chance at happiness. Then William turns up again.—Gillian Richards <[email protected]>

Details

Keywords
  • based on novel
  • class differences
  • horse racing
  • unwed mother
Genres
  • Drama
Release date Oct 31, 1948
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) Passed
Countries of origin United Kingdom
Language English
Filming locations Folkington Manor, Folkington, East Sussex, England, UK
Production companies Independent Producers Wessex Film Productions

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Tech specs

Runtime 1h 48m
Color Black and White
Aspect ratio 1.37 : 1

Synopsis

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