refuses to do, stating he will give it to the family solicitor to find some good to do with it, as Paul would have wanted. Cast Valerie Hobson as Hester Grahame John Howard Davies as Paul Grahame Ronald Squire as Oscar Cresswell John Mills as Bassett Hugh Sinclair as Richard Grahame Charles Goldner as Mr. Tsaldouris Susan Richards as the nannie Cyril Smith as the bailiff Anthony Holles as Bowler Hat Michael Ripper as 2nd Chauffeur Johnnie Schofield as 1st Chauffeur Caroline Steer as Joan Grahame Melanie Mackenzie as Matilda Grahame Reception The film was considered a faithful adaptation of Lawrence's story. References Bibliography The Great British Films, pp. 137–139, Jerry Vermilye, 1978, Citadel Press, . External links 1940s fantasy drama films British black-and-white films British fantasy drama films Films based on short fiction Films based on works by D. H. Lawrence Two Cities Films films Films directed by Anthony Pelissier Films scored by William Alwyn Films set in London Films about gambling British horse racing films Films shot at Denham Film Studios 1949 drama films 1940s British films