Fanny by Gaslight
1944, English. Directed by Anthony Asquith.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- Anthony AsquithDirector
- James MasonLord Manderstoke
- Phyllis CalvertFanny
- Stewart GrangerHarry Somerford
- Jean KentLucy Beckett
- Wilfrid LawsonChunks
- Margaretta ScottAlicia
- John LaurieWilliam Hopwood
- Cathleen NesbittKate Somerford
- Helen HayeMrs. Somerford
- Nora SwinburneMary Hopwood
- Stuart LindsellClive Seymore
- Amy VenessMrs. Heaviside
Details
- Released
- 8 May 1944
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Doreen Montgomery, Aimée Stuart
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What Fanny by Gaslight is based on
Fanny by Gaslight is adapted from a novel.
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Fanny by Gaslight runs 107 minutes (1h 47m).
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Fanny by Gaslight isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Fanny by Gaslight?
If you liked Fanny by Gaslight, try Great Expectations, A Room with a View, David Copperfield.
Who directed Fanny by Gaslight?
Fanny by Gaslight (1944) was directed by Anthony Asquith and stars James Mason, Phyllis Calvert, Stewart Granger.
What is Fanny by Gaslight based on?
Fanny by Gaslight is adapted from a novel.