Women of Dolwyn (1949)
"The Last Days of Dolwyn" (original title)

Director:

Emlyn Williams

Writer:

Emlyn Williams

Stars:

Edith Evans, Emlyn Williams, Richard Burton

2 wins.

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Edith Evans	...	Merri
Emlyn Williams	...	Rob
Richard Burton	...	Gareth
Anthony James	...	Defydd
Alan Aynesworth	...	Lord Lancashire (as Allan Aynesworth)
Barbara Couper	...	Lady Dolwyn
Andrea Lea	...	Margaret
Hugh Griffith	...	The Minister
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Maurice Browning	...	Huw
Rita Crailey	...	Hen Ann
Eileen Dale	...	Mrs. Ellis
David Davies	...	Septimus
Frank Dunlop	...	Ephrain
Kenneth Evans	...	Jabbez
Patricia Glyn	...	Dorcas (as Pat Glyn)

Storyline

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Plot Keywords:

character name in title

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

13 April 1949 (UK)

Also Known As:

Women of Dolwyn

Filming Locations:

Shepperton Studios, Shepperton, Surrey, England, UK

Company Credits

Production Co:

De Grunwald Productions, London Film Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

95 min

Sound Mix:

Mono (Western Electric Recording)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Richard Burton's first film.

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Soundtracks

"Hanky Panky (Polka)"
(uncredited)
Music by Charles Coote Jr.

User Reviews

Thoughtful and Moving Film.

The Last Days of Dolwyn is a thoughtful and moving film, which conveys its main purpose expertly. The storyline is a simple one, and concerns the flooding of a small welsh village to provide water to the inhabitants of certain towns in Lancashire, England. Emlyn Williams completes a tour-de-force as writer, director and star of this film. On all three counts he does exceptionally well, and it was no surprise that he went on to become a famous showbiz personality. His portrayal of the arrogant and selfish agent is particularly noteworthy, and he is the perfect villain of the piece. In fact, the whole cast is top notch, and there isn't a dud performance to be seen. This top quality ensemble playing does greatly enhance the film, as does the typical welsh valley scenery. However, a special mention must be made of that great actress Edith Evans, who gives a magnificent performance in the lead role. She demonstrates the art of acting at its very best, and undoubtedly brings that extra special touch of quality to this film. It's not an easy film to track down, but is well worth the effort if you can see it. Highly recommended.