Gaslight
Synopsis
Twenty years removed from Alice Barlow's murder by a thief looking for her jewels, newlyweds Paul and Bella Mallen move into the very house where the crime was committed. Retired detective B.G. Rough, who worked on the Barlow case, is still in the area and grows suspicious of Paul, who he feels bears a striking resemblance to one of Barlow's relatives. Rough must find the truth before the killer can strike again and reclaim his bounty.
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Gaslight - Full Movie - GREAT QUALITY 720p (1940)
Type: Clip • Published 2017-08-31
Top Cast
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Anton Walbrook
Paul Mallen (as Anton Wahlbrook)
Diana Wynyard
Bella Mallen
Frank Pettingell
B.G. Rough
Cathleen Cordell
Nancy the Parlour Maid
Robert Newton
Ullswater
Jimmy Hanley
Cobb
Minnie Rayner
Elizabeth
Marie Wright
Alice Barlow
Aubrey Dexter
House Agent
Mary Hinton
Lady Winterbourne
Angus Morrison
Pianist
Jack Barty
Chairman of Music Hall
Alfred Atkins
Bit Role
Edwin Ellis
Bit Role
Kathleen Harrison
Bit Role
Katie Johnson
Alice Barlow's Maid
Molly Raynor
Bit Role
Pat Ronald
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Release History & Theatrical Window
London
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Thorold Dickinson
- Screenplay & Story
- A.R. Rawlinson, Bridget Boland
- Original Score
- Richard Addinsell
- Original Title
- Gaslight
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- British National Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Thorold Dickinson
A.R. Rawlinson, Bridget Boland, Patrick Hamilton
Richard Addinsell
Bernard Knowles
Sidney Cole
John Corfield
Department Leadership Roster
A.R. Rawlinson
Screenplay
Thorold Dickinson
Director
Bridget Boland
Screenplay
Bernard Knowles
Director of Photography
John Corfield
Producer
Richard Addinsell
Original Music Composer
Sidney Cole
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Gaslight
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What is Gaslight about?
Twenty years removed from Alice Barlow's murder by a thief looking for her jewels, newlyweds Paul and Bella Mallen move into the very house where the crime was committed. Retired detective B.G. Rough, who worked on the Barlow case, is still in the area and grows suspicious of Paul, who he feels bears a striking resemblance to one of Barlow's relatives. Rough must find the truth before the killer can strike again and reclaim his bounty.
Who directed Gaslight?
Gaslight was directed by Thorold Dickinson.
Who stars in Gaslight?
The principal cast of Gaslight includes Anton Walbrook, Diana Wynyard, Frank Pettingell, Cathleen Cordell, Robert Newton.
When was Gaslight released and how long is it?
Gaslight was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
Who composed the musical score for Gaslight?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Gaslight was composed by Richard Addinsell.