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...
Dirk Bogarde
as William Latch
Kathleen Ryan
as Esther Waters
Cyril Cusack
as Fred
Ivor Barnard
as John Randall
Fay Compton
as Mrs. Barfield
George Hayes
as Journeyman
Morland Graham
as Ketley
Mary Clare
as Mrs. Latch
Pauline Jameson
as Hospital nurse
Shelagh Fraser
as Margaret
