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DRAMA . 1944 . 1h 47m . 5.2/10

Fanny by Gaslight_

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.

Starring James Mason, Phyllis Calvert, Stewart Granger
5.2/10
Rating
1h 47m
Runtime
1944
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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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.

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Cast
James Mason stars as Lord Manderstoke in Fanny by Gaslight.
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Year context
Fanny by Gaslight was released 82 years ago in 1944.
Overview
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 he...
Fanny by Gaslight is a Drama, Romance film with a runtime of 1h 47m.

CAST (20)

James Mason
James Mason
Lord Manderstoke
Phyllis Calvert
Phyllis Calvert
Fanny
Stewart Granger
Stewart Granger
Harry Somerford
Jean Kent
Jean Kent
Lucy Beckett
Wilfrid Lawson
Wilfrid Lawson
Chunks
Margaretta Scott
Margaretta Scott
Alicia
John Laurie
John Laurie
William Hopwood
Cathleen Nesbitt
Cathleen Nesbitt
Kate Somerford
Helen Haye
Helen Haye
Mrs. Somerford
Nora Swinburne
Nora Swinburne
Mary Hopwood
SL
Stuart Lindsell
Clive Seymore
Amy Veness
Amy Veness
Mrs. Heaviside
AW
Ann Wilton
Carver
GL
Guy Le Feuvre
Doctor Lowenthal
Ann Stephens
Ann Stephens
Fanny as Child
Esma Cannon
Esma Cannon
Maid (uncredited)
BE
Beresford Egan
(uncredited)
Helen Goss
Helen Goss
Polly (uncredited)
Peter Jones
Peter Jones
Young Client at 'The Shades' (uncredited)
Vi Kaley
Vi Kaley
Mrs. Joe (uncredited)

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
107 min (1h 47m)
Country
Rating
5.2/10 (9 votes)

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.
How long is Fanny by Gaslight?
Fanny by Gaslight has a runtime of 107 minutes (1h 47m).
Who stars in Fanny by Gaslight?
The cast of Fanny by Gaslight includes James Mason, Phyllis Calvert, Stewart Granger, Jean Kent, Wilfrid Lawson.
What is the rating of Fanny by Gaslight?
Fanny by Gaslight has a rating of 5.2 out of 10 based on 9 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (2)

Drama Romance
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