Fanny by Gaslight
Director: Anthony Asquith
Returning to 1870s London after finishing at boarding school, Fanny winesses the death of her father in a fight with Lord Manderstoke. She then finds that her family has for many years been running a bordello next door to their home. When her mother dies shortly after, she next discovers that her real father is in fact a well-respected politician. Meeting him and then falling in love with his young advisor Harry Somerford leads to a life of ups and downs and conflict between the classes. Periodically the scoundrel of a Lord crosses her path, always to tragic effect.
Cast
James Mason
Lord Manderstoke
Phyllis Calvert
Fanny
Stewart Granger
Harry Somerford
Jean Kent
Lucy Beckett
Wilfrid Lawson
Chunks
Margaretta Scott
Alicia
John Laurie
William Hopwood
Cathleen Nesbitt
Kate Somerford
Helen Haye
Mrs. Somerford
Nora Swinburne
Mary Hopwood
Stuart Lindsell
Clive Seymore
Amy Veness
Mrs. Heaviside
In brief
Fanny by Gaslight (1944) is a drama, romance film. With an average rating of 5.5/10 from 10 votes, viewer opinions are mixed. The film runs 1h 47min. Check current streaming availability in the "Where to watch" section above.
Frequently asked questions
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How long is Fanny by Gaslight?
Fanny by Gaslight runs 107 minutes (1h 47min).
What rating does Fanny by Gaslight have?
Fanny by Gaslight has an average rating of 5.5/10 based on 10 viewer votes on TMDB.
What year is Fanny by Gaslight from?
Fanny by Gaslight was released in 1944.
