Fanny by Gaslight
Synopsis
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.
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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
Ann Wilton
Carver
Guy Le Feuvre
Doctor Lowenthal
Ann Stephens
Fanny as Child
Esma Cannon
Maid (uncredited)
Beresford Egan
(uncredited)
Helen Goss
Polly (uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Anthony Asquith
- Screenplay & Story
- Doreen Montgomery, Michael Sadleir, Aimée Stuart
- Original Score
- Cedric Mallabey
- Original Title
- Fanny by Gaslight
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Studios
- Gainsborough Pictures, J. Arthur Rank Organisation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Anthony Asquith
Doreen Montgomery, Michael Sadleir, Aimée Stuart
Cedric Mallabey
Arthur Crabtree
R. E. Dearing
Edward Black
Department Leadership Roster
Doreen Montgomery
Writer
Edward Black
Producer
Arthur Crabtree
Director of Photography
Anthony Asquith
Director
Elizabeth Haffenden
Costume Design
R. E. Dearing
Editor
Aimée Stuart
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fanny by Gaslight
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What is Fanny by Gaslight about?
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.
Who directed Fanny by Gaslight?
Fanny by Gaslight was directed by Anthony Asquith.
Who stars in Fanny by Gaslight?
The principal cast of Fanny by Gaslight includes James Mason, Phyllis Calvert, Stewart Granger, Jean Kent, Wilfrid Lawson.
When was Fanny by Gaslight released and how long is it?
Fanny by Gaslight was released in 1944 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
Who composed the musical score for Fanny by Gaslight?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Fanny by Gaslight was composed by Cedric Mallabey.
Is Fanny by Gaslight based on a book or true story?
Fanny by Gaslight is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Michael Sadleir".