Fanny by Gaslight
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Synopsis
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.
Details
- Anthony Asquith
- May 8, 1944
- Released
- United Kingdom
- Gainsborough Pictures
- 1h 47m
Where to watch
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Cast
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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
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Amy VenessMrs. Heaviside
