
Fanny by Gaslight
Fanny by Gaslight
Release: 1944-05-08·Runtime: 107m·★ 5.5
DramaRomance
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.
Production Countries
United Kingdom
Production Companies
Gainsborough Pictures
J. Arthur Rank Organisation
Cast
John Laurieas William Hopwood
Amy Venessas Mrs. Heaviside
Esma Cannonas Maid (uncredited)
Vi Kaleyas Mrs. Joe (uncredited)
Cyril Smithas Publican (uncredited)
Peter Jonesas Young Client at 'The Shades' (uncredited)
John Turnbullas Magistrate (uncredited)
Phyllis Calvertas Fanny
Jean Kentas Lucy Beckett
Helen Hayeas Mrs. Somerford
Ann Stephensas Fanny as Child
Johnnie Schofieldas Joe (uncredited)
James Masonas Lord Manderstoke
Stewart Grangeras Harry Somerford
Cathleen Nesbittas Kate Somerford
Nora Swinburneas Mary Hopwood
Helen Gossas Polly (uncredited)
Wilfrid Lawsonas Chunks
Margaretta Scottas Alicia
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