Fanny by Gaslight (1944): cast, story & where to watch
1944 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1944, Fanny by Gaslight is a drama and romance film directed by Anthony Asquith, running about 107 minutes.
What it’s about. Returning to 1870's 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’s in it. Fanny by Gaslight stars James Mason as Lord Manderstoke, Phyllis Calvert as Fanny, Stewart Granger as Harry Somerford and Jean Kent as Lucy Beckett, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Fanny by Gaslight has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Fanny by Gaslight page.
If you liked it. Fans of Fanny by Gaslight tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Fanny by Gaslight (1944)?
- In US, Fanny by Gaslight is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Fanny by Gaslight worth watching?
- Fanny by Gaslight holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Fanny by Gaslight?
- Fanny by Gaslight stars James Mason, Phyllis Calvert, Stewart Granger, Jean Kent and Wilfrid Lawson.
- When was Fanny by Gaslight released?
- Fanny by Gaslight was released in 1944, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.