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.
Fanny by Gaslight (1944) is a drama and romance film directed by Anthony Asquith, released on May 8, 1944 with a runtime of 1h 47m. It stars James Mason, Phyllis Calvert, Stewart Granger and Jean Kent. Viewers rate it 5.5 out of 10 across 10 ratings.
James Mason
as Lord Manderstoke
Phyllis Calvert
as Fanny
Stewart Granger
as Harry Somerford
Jean Kent
as Lucy Beckett
Wilfrid Lawson
as Chunks
Margaretta Scott
as Alicia
John Laurie
as William Hopwood
Cathleen Nesbitt
as Kate Somerford
Helen Haye
as Mrs. Somerford
Nora Swinburne
as Mary Hopwood
Stuart Lindsell
as Clive Seymore
Amy Veness
as Mrs. Heaviside
Directed by Anthony Asquith, written by Doreen Montgomery, Michael Sadleir and Aimée Stuart, produced by Edward Black.
Average viewer score of 5.5/10 from 10 ratings.
An entertaining look at Victorian morals and double-standards as told through the eyes of "Fanny" (Phyllis Calvert) who is the daughter of a seemingly well-to-do family. When her father dies, she discovers that he secretly ran an house of ill repute from the basement and her sheltered, ordered, life is turned upside down. She goes to live in the home of successful politician Stuart Lindsell ("Seymore") who confides…
Reviewed on June 30, 2022
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The main cast of Fanny by Gaslight (1944) includes James Mason, Phyllis Calvert, Stewart Granger, Jean Kent and Wilfrid Lawson. The film was directed by Anthony Asquith. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Fanny by Gaslight was released on May 8, 1944 and runs for 1h 47m.
Fanny by Gaslight (1944) holds an average rating of 5.5 out of 10 from 10 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
