Liverpool Waterfont Film , 1950

1950, Film starring Robert Newton, Richard Burton and Kathleen Harrison,in which there are street scenes of both Liverpool and Bootle, shots of the LOHR, St Martins Cottages, G.H.Lee's and Owen Owen'sand Brown Brothers, plus dock locations and the Pier Head.

[@henryjohnfacey8213]

My god , the film is the same age as me. I was brought up in the same surroundings. No bathroom No electric light out side toilet, with a candle my cousins would take me too. Grandad in one room Aunt Vic Uncle George in another. Uncle George was decorated at Tobruk. My father, six years in North Africa. Uncle Len was torpedoed SIX times in the North Atlantic. We all lived like that and it wasn't even up North. As a child I thought every body lived like it didn't know any better. Good Good People from all over the world lived here. Later I would learn that others would say don't go down there it's a right rough area. They knew what was right and what was wrong. We had a labour Government and Trade Unions to improve our living conditions. The NHS and wonderful wonderful dedicated Councillors and Teachers. Mr Smith our Sunday school Methodist minister. A giant of a man. Education. We looked after one another neighbours were trusted that looked after us children. My Grandmother was a local Midwife. This film brought back many heart felt memories. Portraying reality, it did a good job, and should be shown as part of a school curriculum. Thanks for posting.

[@acehandler1530]

My God man - you're a Survivor! Good job and God Bless You 💖 🇨🇦

[@hensonlaura]

How wonderful, the changes you've seen!

[@richardjones2701]

I left my birth city of Liverpool fifty six years ago. Apart from the accents, the director nailed this one. The set design was exceptional. So many Liverpool landmarks, made me homesick. A great production.

[@carolwebster4181]

Im not that old and live in Australia on hundreds of acres, but my parents came from Liverpool for a better life, always kept their accents and dosnt sound like these actors

[@markarianludd5930]

I am with you. I left Liverpool for US in 1986. I get a little homesick occasionally.

[@sleeplessdreamer1814]

My husband's ancestors were from Liverpool. I always wanted go visit.

[@Larkinchance]

Ferry cross the Mersey? British films of the 50's tended to be comedic, courageous or quirky... This one was exceptional almost like Tennessee Williams and What a shifty eyed lying slag Robert Newton plays... A little too close to his real life.. Excellent film!

[@ninaholmes4120]

How delightful to see a young & handsome Richard Burton before he had The Voice😊

[@taowright]

So refreshing to watch a movie with a story to tell: good dialogue with real actors. Today's movies are not for me.

[@univerzaltruth6481]

Great film. Richard Burton was always handsome but as a young man he was divine. Thanks for posting this!

[@charliewest1221]

It's simply CLASSIC! One has to watch it to believe me.

[@margaretroselle8610]

What a great movie that was! Thoroughly enjoyable. Thank you for sharing.

[@lesawilkes5673]

WOW! love English films, never saw this one. what a treat. high quality photography, great actors and lively characters round out a very good storyline. i would watch again... a nice surprise, enthralling...

[@deannaporter783]

What excellent actors, all of them! Quality movies... sure, with all the new movies with CGI and animation techniques etc.. all good but.. sit down and watch the oldies and you’ll find a new respect for humble beginnings and what real actors look like in action. NO special effects, just raw talent. ❤️

[@mrbigarms]

Very enjoyable movie, some fine acting. Robert Newton as always most compelling.

[@pillardelaney4726]

Richard Burton ,so young, brings so many memories, remember him when I meet in the streets of London , long , long time ago...

[@Felco6]

Wonderful, thank you.

[@jbwentworthe6082]

I began listening to this film because it was there on the list of choices. When the Father showed up on the doorstep of the family he had abandoned, I was ready to leave, but stayed a little longer. The narrative unfolding kept causing me to stay. When the murder scene opened I was confused , but stayed just a little longer. Police at the apartment , daughter one and daughter two, struggling to make a better life and then the hopelessness of all their circumstances swept through like a tidal wave - and I found myself thinking, what a great story, who wrote this ? This is an excellent slice of life captured by a group of very talented people. Thank you. 6/2022 USA.

[@lesawilkes5673]

I agree!

[@katherinelwooley7891]

So do I. Excellent writing, casting, acting. I was rapt.

[@purpleelectric855]

A great film. Kathleen Harrison, a wonderful character actress who plays the mother, lived to the ripe old age of 103.

[@wordsmith52]

Real depth and class - makes Netflix tripe look like children' comics...

[@emotionalinvalid]

Richard Burton early film career . You notice how high pitched his voice is here in this 1950 film ? 2 stories I have read . 1)born Richard Jenkins, the 12th of 13 children, Burton was brought up in a Welsh-speaking home . His father Philip taught him how to lose his Welsh accent . Also Philip would take Burton to the mountains and make shout Shakespearean speeches for hours and hours. It was a residential vocal boot-camp that went on every day for three years. 2) The young RIchard Jenkins i.e. Richard Burton would go the oceanfront and just scream at the waves . However he changed his voice by 1960 Burton got his baritone-bass , stentorian(loud) voice which he became recognizable and famous at least here in the US .

[@sylviaphelps8518]

These were such Good times, if I could go back in time I would, I would gladly give up internet, facebook and all that to live in more simpler times

[@savedone9636]

O my goodness, this was an EXCELLENT film. Raw and real. You know the characters, and you can feel for them. The choices made are real choices, not hollywood fabricated ones. Definitely worth the watch!

[@deborahtoupin6800]

Boy what a great movie, loved it! Thanks for getting it.

[@marciacrosby6170]

Thank you so much! An excellent old movie.

[@jackwaldron4619]

Ship in the opening scene: Clan Alpine was a 7,168 GRT cargo ship which was built in 1942 for the Ministry of War Transport (MoWT) as Empire Barrie. She was sold to Clan Line Steamers Ltd in 1947 and served with them until 1957 when she was sold to Bullard, King & Co Ltd and renamed Umvoti. In 1959 she was sold back to Clan Line and renamed Clan Alpine. She was sold for scrap in 1960 and wrecked in a cyclone in October 1960 at Chittagong, East Pakistan, finally being scrapped in February 1961.

[@tigerone2353]

What a beautiful, and yet tragic story. Reaches the highs of the human spirit, and sinks to the lowest levels that humans can be like. A wonderful cast. I've never seen Richard Burton that young before. I have seen the misses in another British film she's wonderful. The two daughters were great. I'm enjoy this movie so much. What a story thank you

[@dorianphilotheates3769]

Great little film; stellar performances by the young Burton and the rest of the cast, but Robert Newton was a fantastic actor! Thank you for uploading.

[@zorpia621]

A great story line, full of emotions and drama. It draws you in, not knowing what will happen next. Don’t miss the last five minutes!

[@jodysimspatternmaker8038]

Great movie! I cried hard at the ending! 10 thumbs up!

[@philx4719]

Love this film. Thank you.

[@chrisbowen9043]

Love these old British films from the 40s to 60s. This one was excellent. The cast was uniformly good. Young Richard Burton was quite magnetic. Both daughters acted brilliantly as did young George Alexander!

[@dr.elizabethmartin7118]

The 30's British films are also wonderful, FYI....................I think the British have the very best actors, film direction, and scripts/atmosphere, etc. MAGIC!

[@heatherbowlan9822]

Wow it's been years since I seen this drama ! What a nice treat to see it again !! Thank you so much .

[@andrewhoward7200]

Super old film, well worth watching. Thank you.

[@megraz6822]

The actor who played Nora was stunning! She captivated the screen with those eyes. Great movie - could've been a serial for the story it told. Thanks for the upload.

[@eveyholmes]

I agree. What a beautiful face.

[@gailhickman9612]

What a great movie! They don't make 'em like this anymore. Thanks for uploading. 😀

[@loriberti9168]

I thought I'd watch an old film to pass the time .Sweet little treasure did the job. Richard Burton was the youngest l had ever seen!👌

[@monicdavis6150]

Lori Berti I hardly recognized him!

[@loriberti9168]

@@monicdavis6150 ....Hi Monica glad you enjoyed watching the film... hope you are looking forward to saying goodbye to 2019...l believe 2020 is going to be a great time for us. Jesus said ' they'll know we are Christians by our love '. Do you know that our animals go to Heaven. Jesus knows how much they mean to us ,that to some they are like children... don't ask me why l'm telling you this. I don't know. Monica have a very happy New year 🎉 for 2020 and may God give you many blessings along the way!!!! Praise God!!!!

[@user-zx5kq6hs9d]

Me too! Very young Richard Burton, legend! R.I.P.

[@loriberti9168]

@@user-zx5kq6hs9d ... hope you have a great and prosperous day Vic! God bless you!

[@user-zx5kq6hs9d]

@@loriberti9168 And the same to you Lori Berti. x

[@electrasong9954]

God... that was a GREAT film! I was so surprised! Watched it from beginning to end, completely by ACCIDENT!!! Oh the internet has some good things going for it.

[@casparcoaster1936]

Simple, subtle, sublime really; maybe the best of Richard Burton, along with "Rebecca". I have never seen or heard of this movie in my last 61 years here, and these B & Ws w/ UK accents are all I can watch since I had a 9hr round of brain surgery. Films like these that we rarely saw in the US when I was a kid are quite wonderful, and help me understand why many of us here still the the UK as our mother country, even though my parents were Swedes and Germans, second generation. Thanks mr grekko, without the web & people like you posting stuff like this (after a 40ml dose of oxymorphine, with a pinch of clonodine and a couple ibuprophine), my last 8 months of healing a titanium skull patch may have been a lot more difficult... all the best man, for you and yours!

[@DandyLion662a]

Burton wasn't in Rebecca. Are you thinking of the excellent My Cousin Rachel?

[@Lauren-vd4qe]

how are u doing today?

[@samanthavillagomez997]

It very suspenseful and I am thrilled and believable to like a REAL LIFE STORY!!

[@TMelody]

Beautiful film!!!!!!

[@cosettecopperfield8397]

Lovely movie. Wonderfully realized characterizations. Thanks Dave.

[@lawrieflowers8314]

A very good film. Fine performances from the whole cast. Robert Newton really came into his own, in that jail cell scene at the end.

[@boojay111]

Kathleen Harrison was a wonderful actress, always smile when I see her in a film

[@jimmysmith3302]

Great movie.

[@christopherderei8973]

Fantastic movie. Thank you for sharing.

[@milagroskloostra5063]

Great movies you have uploaded! Thank you very much! It is precisely the simplicity of the actors that you don't want to miss a moment of the films! Great playing and Kathleen Harrison is superb! A jewel!

[@bettyburke8653]

Great movie. Can't beat the old ones. Never will be replaced.

[@annetaylor4280]

Wow , what a great movie. Thx👍

[@charliewest1221]

To all the moaners complaining about the absence of Scoucer accents, spare a thought for the thousands of people from all over the world - outside the UK - who do not know about these sensitivities. They simply love this film for it's brilliance.

[@nigly24]

We were, all of us; somewhere once. Me, i was just across the river, in Birkenhead, starting school. This is very nostalgic for me, it takes me right back and its long since ive been back. Great movie, many thanks.

[@brianmasters1125]

Wonderful film, thank you.

[@hhoward14]

I was born in Liverpool in 1943. I never have had a so called "Scouse" accent. Nor did my Mother, or my father, or my grand parents, or any member of my extended family. There was a local intonation of course, as exampled by Arthur Askey, or Ted Ray, who both lived in Liverpool, and that intonation, might be termed Liverpudlian, but it mainly described the place of origin rather than the accent. I think Rex Harrison came from the area as well. The heavy Scouse accents only became prevalent later. Even the Beatles had only moderate accents. The old term for a male from Liverpool was: a "Dicky Sam!" And for the female: "Tilly Mint". My mother sometimes referred to my sister as "Tilly Mint, when correcting her. I saw this film years ago, but I think much more of it now. The scene in the prison's room between the Son, the Father, and the Mother, was very poignant. Very fine professional acting indeed. Many thanks for posting From the west coast of Scotland.

[@MidnightOil08]

I have always love Liverpool and have never been there, but this film made me feel the relief of joy, happiness, the sadness and the admirable act and places

[@pdm2201]

Fine little gem of a film. Had never heard of it before. Robert Newton who plays the ne’er do well husband and father also appeared in the 1948 version of Oliver Twist as Bill Sykes, a villain.

[@ariannapac6535]

Oh wow...I remember him from that, thanks for sharing.

[@purpleelectric855]

Hattie Jacques who plays the singer also played the part of a singer in Oliver Twist, opposite Robert Newton. I love Newton as Long John Silver too.

[@p1dru2art]

😮 I was just going to say how come nobody mentions the father he's the actor in this movie

[@vernwallen4246]

Both Burton and Newton had distinctive voices which added to their acting appeal.Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from Orem, Utah.

[@johnbockelie3899]

Robert Newton, doing another role . Always remember him as Long John Silver. The days when actors could play anyone.

[@elmagodelmaryahoo]

*Thank You* Dave Grekko for this really wonderful and heartwarming *_'Oldie But Goodie'....._* 👌 Kathleen Harrison is an unmistakable Gem; Robert Newton is again in classic form; Burton at a youthful 25; with Avis Scott, Kenneth Griffith and Susan Shaw in _gooood_ supporting role performances!!! A tough life in underprivileged Liverpool before and during The Great Depression..... and well portrayed here in this marvelous little tale.👍

[@almeggs3247]

Most realistic movie which proves that life is the best ! A great experience in the end no one can say they made no mistakes!

[@acehandler1530]

Tour de Force acting! Wonderful movie, so well done. Peter meeting his son for the first time was truly astonishing, thanks so much for the upload. Richard Burton was pretty cool-headed too when he was young 💖 🇨🇦

[@XyzXyz-mm9vq]

Excellent movie! Thank you for posting it. It was great seeing Richard Burton so young and already showing a promising talent.

[@terrenceritchie8453]

Complicated. Layered. Always interesting and never pulls a punch. Really very well done. Thanks.

[@angesmcgill5407]

Your welcome.!

[@melvina628]

This movie is kind of a classic. It's easy to watch it more than once.

[@TheSuperHarrygeorge]

I found it very hard to watch as times were hard as life and family dynamics are so different from today. Very touching film.

[@melvina628]

@@TheSuperHarrygeorge Yes, that's understandable. This film appeared to pull no punches about the harshness of their lives, and about the way that harshness warped their growth, personalities, and future. Upon re-reading, I wanted to update my reply. Family dynamics are the same for the same socio-economic group of people. Life is still harsh, and that harshness is still warping people's growth, personalities, and future.

[@JanetCaterina]

Definitely, especially with a young Richard Burton in it

[@alicehudson8079]

@@TheSuperHarrygeorge I found it very hard to watch because that little girl's voice grated so, and the accents were terrible.

[@JanetCaterina]

Wonderful. I live for films like this.

[@sepgorut2492]

A great film, thanks.

[@annip5573]

Thank you so much for this treat. Haven't seen this wonderful little film before.

[@renatajastrzebski3081]

Thankyou so much for posting that, beautiful film. Rank films seldom disappoint.

[@stephenroberts3398]

Glad this is on KZbin..Films like this are never on the tele..They should be..The Welsh wizard Richard Burton and Robert Newton used to enjoy a drink making this..

[@larschristensen9367]

This fine movie took me back some 53 years when I docked in Liverpool on the 30th of december 1969 with the danish cargo ship ‘Sarghoda’. Newyears eve was spend on the All Nations Club near the dock. The neighbourhood houses looked just like in this film. Wonderful time.

[@franlooving4203]

Maurice was a piece of work! A slimy bas_ _ _ _! I sure liked the mom, Nora and Richard Burton's character. It's so nice to see homes with not a lot of stuff-the cheap plastic crud that is everywhere today. These simple homes look so nice.

[@michaelwertzy9808]

I'm not positive,(I'll check it out) that in the opening that it was 1919, in the "slums". They mostly did their best to get on. Nice? The ubiquitous rats had the best environment of all.

[@michaelwertzy9808]

I know, it mainly took place in the '30,s but the conditions were worse then

[@None-zc5vg]

@@michaelwertzy9808 I've seen those slums close up, from shortly after this picture was made: a lot of those old properties were life-expired and poorly-maintained by their rentier owners: the houses had thin walls and leaky roofs and inadequate plumbing and -sewers; electricity was an afterthought (some still had gas for lighting). The inhabitants had to live cheek-by-jowl with the entrenched insects, rats and mice. They were often small and poorly-heated, the houses packed together to give the maximum rental-income to their owners: children had nowhere to play safely outside or near their homes, and the factories of the day threw out all kinds of pollution to poison their localities.

[@ericguile1]

That was superb! I really loved every minute. Brilliant.

[@quentinlickliter4697]

A real diamond in the rough this one.

[@Londonfogey]

A great little film and a precursor of the 'kitchen sink' dramas of the 50s/60s. The prison cell scene was very touching.

[@delphicvi1]

A "smashin'" picture. Some fine acting. Authentic characters. Thanks very much for posting.

[@angesmcgill5407]

Thank you for watching it. Glad you enjoyed the film.

[@ariannapac6535]

Wow, that was sooo good!!!!!

[@suebrotherton1583]

Thank you so much for posting this. It was pure joy as always to see the wonderful Kathleen Harrison and a very handsome young Richard Burton.

[@angesmcgill5407]

You are welcome. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@angelapietras1235]

This is a great film seen it a couple of times.Kathleen Harrison is a great actress,and Richard Burton.everyone in this film was brilliant .

[@MrGreen-sk3ws]

I love these British movies. Thanks from USA.

[@stevengrotte2987]

The films from the UK from this period about 1935 to about 1980 are great, I would have said 1965 but there were still some that I liked up to about 1980, not as many as before but there were still some. Thank you, please continue.

[@stevengrotte2987]

I neglected to add, I am an American.

[@arlenesmith8793]

Richard Burton , what a treat .

[@Happyharold666]

wonderful! many thanks for this

[@crieff1sand2s]

robert newton at 38 mins at the piano...pure class, side splitting....thanks for post

[@Gillian1746]

That was excellent and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I used to spend a lot of time in Liverpool and it came back to me during this film. Richard Burton gave a fine performance along with all the cast. I'm surprised I haven't seen this before but I haven't thankyou so much for this very enjoyable film.

[@47Grits]

Nice seeing a young Richard Burton, leading man material for sure. Thanks for this upload.

[@petercartwright890]

Shame it had to end, I really enjoyed this. Kathleen Harrison set the bar, few measure up to her.

[@charliewest1221]

Very, very few to emulate her. I have yet to be disappointed by Kathleen Harrison.

[@katherinelwooley7891]

Yes, it was a shame it had to end. Guess that’s the mark of a good movie. I have enjoyed Kathleen Harrison in every movie I’ve seen her in.

[@norbertbrein4184]

fabulous movie and great acting - thank you so much for sharing!

[@angesmcgill5407]

Thank you for watching. Glad, you enjoyed the movie

[@RobWilliams888]

Really Enjoyed,Fab Cast Thanks.

[@marybranicki3354]

A real gem 🥰

[@thadtuiol1717]

That touching prison scene at the end had my eyes welling up!

[@kickstar126]

I came off a ferry once from Dublin, early in the morning, it was raining, a long time ago, on me way to London, early 70s, but I recognized the terminal at the docks. This film comes under the name: Waterfront Women (1950) at IMDB. It has an incredible array of British talent and stars, under such a foggy title.

[@angesmcgill5407]

Thank you for the added info.

[@charlesdaues9439]

I enjoyed the still photos on IMDB.

[@vivianbratmeyer5097]

Bravo!

[@hensonlaura]

I would have loved to see what became of Connie. Loved the film, many thanks.

[@RetiredSchoolCook]

Thank you 🥰Always good to watch the great , talented Robert Newton 👍 May 24 , 2024

[@brya617]

Every time i look at these classic films remind me of my grandparents

[@stephanblack4558]

Bless.

[@angesmcgill5407]

"I, know what you mean. A hard life them back then.

[@sheristewart3940]

Great film ~ made me cry.

[@rchas1023]

Thank you for sight of the old overhead railway again. Like Richard, below, left about the same time, but I was back on contract when the strikes killed the docks. From where I worked, I could see the ships queued up in Liverpool Bay. Another sight never to be seen again!

[@VIncentSunflowers]

Thank you very much for uploading this movie. It is quite a multifaceted tear jerker of a story. I am surprised that Avis Scott wasn't credited with the lead which was given to the actor portraying the father who, in my view is a secondary antagonist character. She went on to a long career. Thanks again!

[@angesmcgill5407]

You are most welcome. Glad you enjoyed the film.

[@paulbroderick5358]

Love the old black and whites. Movie was somewhat documentary, good long shots of the docks and surrounding districts and some social commentary on the time. Thank you so much.

[@dorothyparker100]

Very enjoyable film , fine acting and good story line . Thank. you for uploading.

[@angesmcgill5407]

Thank you for watching.the movie.! Glad you enjoyed.

[@SKIP-YOUNG-SIR]

My first time watching this today. Lovely film to watch on the first of the New Year 2024. It was a recommendation & I’ve watched a couple of films starrring Robert Newton, he’s a good Actor. Thank you for sharing .

[@ror312gallery19]

my grandmother born here in 1906,same day as the SF earthquake. similar to cork,ireland where i lived in mid 1960s. great people,beautiful land,,,, peace to all peoples.

[@markcantemail8018]

Thank you Dave . Film was almost clear enough to see the Smog ? What a Great upload ,I really enjoyed this movie . I might watch it again .

[@jannyrocks1815]

Great film, made me sob at the end!

[@DavidRice111]

Kathleen Harrison was in many fine GB films including The Huggets Trilogy, and the TV series, 'Mrs. Thursday'. She was always fun to watch.

[@narniagirl1420]

Thanks for mentioning those films. I'm from "across the pond" so I am unfamiliar with her work. I always DO enjoy the common folks of Britain -- sorry I can't say the same about Charlie and his mom and dad. . .and grandmother . . .and sister. But Diana, SHE was a "class act" whom even we, across the pond, loved and admired.

[@TATOTEMPRESS]

We really enjoyed watching this film , my hubby remembers his dad singing those songs as he’s from the waterfront .many thanks for posting.

[@lefuedebout]

Really enjoyed this film. What I really like is the credits are shown at the begining and in approx 2 mins. Unlike today when shown at the end and take up best part of half hour. :-))

[@angesmcgill5407]

True.

[@nigelbutterfield8533]

Possibly because, depending on the type of film more people are involved in the production, and everyone is credited who contributed, would you have it that some are not credited, also being at the end you can just stop it or leave the cinema, though I think that's rude really.

[@mrsteveinsandiego]

lol, yeah...even the errand guy who runs out for coffee between takes wants his name in lights. daughter of a friend worked in the film industry in new york...not on screen, not even anywhere near the set, but her name appeared in the credits after many a movie. more lol, can't remember her vocation.

[@charliewest1221]

@@nigelbutterfield8533 Rich irony: so much of high-digital tech today with hundreds of crew and backroom staff yet the outcome, most of the time, is garbage.

[@ginnylorenz5265]

Wonderful Kathleen Harrison lived to be 103 years old!!!

[@Villiago]

What a brilliant film! Many thanks for the upload, Villiago.