Fanny by Gaslight (1944)
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
Screenplay
Themes
Forbidden Love and Passionate Affairs, Struggling to Save a Failing Marriage, Unfaithful Husband's Quest for Redemption
Keywords
infidelity, london, england, based on novel or book, brothel, 19th century
Frequently Asked Questions
- 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?
- Fanny by Gaslight stars James Mason, Phyllis Calvert, Stewart Granger, Jean Kent, Wilfrid Lawson, Margaretta Scott.
- How long is Fanny by Gaslight?
- Fanny by Gaslight has a runtime of 1h 47m (107 minutes).
- What genre is Fanny by Gaslight?
- Fanny by Gaslight is a Drama, Romance film.
- Where was Fanny by Gaslight produced?
- Fanny by Gaslight was produced in United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of Fanny by Gaslight?
- The themes of Fanny by Gaslight include: Forbidden Love and Passionate Affairs, Struggling to Save a Failing Marriage, Unfaithful Husband's Quest for Redemption.