Fanny by Gaslight (1944)
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.
Directing:
Writing:
Stars:
- Anthony Asquith
Writing:
- Doreen Montgomery
- Aimée Stuart
- Michael Sadleir
Stars:
Release Date: 1944-05-08
5.7/10
5.7/10
- Country: GB
- Language: English
- Runtime: 107
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Fanny
Harry Somerford
Lord Manderstoke
Lucy Beckett
Alicia
William Hopwood
Kate Somerford
Mrs. Somerford
Mary Hopwood
Mrs. Heaviside
Chunks
Fanny as Child
Maid (uncredited)
Polly (uncredited)
Young Client at 'The Shades' (uncredited)
Mrs. Joe (uncredited)
Joe (uncredited)
Publican (uncredited)
Magistrate (uncredited)
