Gaslight (1940)
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.
Director: Thorold Dickinson
Genre: Thriller, Mystery
Runtime: 84 min
Release Date: August 31, 1940
Cast
- 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
Screenplay
- Patrick Hamilton (Theatre Play)
- A.R. Rawlinson (Screenplay)
- Bridget Boland (Screenplay)
- Patrick Hamilton (Original Story)
Music: Richard Addinsell
Cinematography: Bernard Knowles
Editing: Sidney Cole
Production: British National Films
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Deadly Conspiracies in Elite Circles, Serial Murder Clue Hunt
Keywords
marriage, murder, driven mad, rubies
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Frequently Asked Questions
- 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?
- Gaslight stars Anton Walbrook, Diana Wynyard, Frank Pettingell, Cathleen Cordell, Robert Newton, Jimmy Hanley.
- How long is Gaslight?
- Gaslight has a runtime of 1h 24m (84 minutes).
- What genre is Gaslight?
- Gaslight is a Thriller, Mystery film.
- Where was Gaslight produced?
- Gaslight was produced in United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of Gaslight?
- The themes of Gaslight include: Deadly Conspiracies in Elite Circles, Serial Murder Clue Hunt.