Storyline
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.
Key Information
Cast & Crew
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
Frequently Asked Questions
Fanny by Gaslight was released on May 8, 1944.
The runtime of Fanny by Gaslight is 1h 47m.
Fanny by Gaslight is a Drama, Romance movie.
Fanny by Gaslight has a rating of 5.6 out of 10 on TMDB.
Fanny by Gaslight is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.
Fanny by Gaslight was directed by Anthony Asquith.
The main cast of Fanny by Gaslight includes James Mason, Phyllis Calvert, Stewart Granger.
Fanny by Gaslight is originally in English.