Gaslight (1940)

08/31/1940 (GB) • 1h 24m

Thriller, Mystery

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

Anton Walbrook

Paul Mallen (as Anton Wahlbrook)

Diana Wynyard

Bella Mallen

Cathleen Cordell

Nancy the Parlour Maid

Robert Newton

Ullswater

Minnie Rayner

Elizabeth

Marie Wright

Alice Barlow

Aubrey Dexter

House Agent


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

marriage

murder

driven mad

rubies

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