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Gaslight( 1940)

TV-MAThrillerMystery
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Overview

Twenty years removed from Alice Barlow's murder by a thief looking for her jewels, newlyweds Paul and Bella Mallen move into the very house where the crime was committed. Retired detective B.G. Rough, who worked on the Barlow case, is still in the area and grows suspicious of Paul, who he feels bears a striking resemblance to one of Barlow's relatives. Rough must find the truth before the killer can strike again and reclaim his bounty.

    Top Billed Cast

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      Anton Walbrook

      Paul Mallen (as Anton Wahlbrook)

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      Diana Wynyard

      Bella Mallen

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      Frank Pettingell

      B.G. Rough

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      Cathleen Cordell

      Nancy the Parlour Maid

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      Robert Newton

      Ullswater

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      Jimmy Hanley

      Cobb

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      Minnie Rayner

      Elizabeth

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      Marie Wright

      Alice Barlow

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      Aubrey Dexter

      House Agent

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      Mary Hinton

      Lady Winterbourne

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      Angus Morrison

      Pianist

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      Jack Barty

      Chairman of Music Hall

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      Alfred Atkins

      Bit Role

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      Edwin Ellis

      Bit Role

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      Kathleen Harrison

      Bit Role

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      Katie Johnson

      Alice Barlow's Maid

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      Molly Raynor

      Bit Role

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      Pat Ronald

      Bit Role

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      Johnnie Schofield

      John (Man Working On Carriage At Stables)

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    A review by CinemaSerf

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    Written by CinemaSerf on Thu Jun 23 2022
    I always feel that this version has been overshadowed by it's much higher profile 1944 iteration, but is actually every bit as good. A newly married couple move into their home on a Victorian Square and soon afterwards "Bella" (Diana Wynyard) starts to become absent minded, starts to misplace things, forget things. Her initially supportive husband "Paul" (Anton Walbrook) starts to lose patience with her and when she starts to imagine footsteps and flickering gas lamps he threatens to have her certified... Except, what's really going on? Is she what she seems - and, is he? The timely arrival of ...

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

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    Revenue

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    Keywords

    • marriage
    • murder
    • driven mad
    • rubies