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Gaslight (1944) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
- Overall Score: ☆ 8.17/10
IMDB: ☆ 7.8/10
Metascore: ☆ 7.8/10
Tomatometer: ☆ 8.9/10
Gaslight Plot Synopsis:
After the death of her famous opera-singing aunt, Paula Alquist (Ingrid Bergman) is sent to study in Italy to become a great opera singer as well. While there, she falls in love with the charming Gregory Anton (Charles Boyer). The two return to London, and Paula begins to notice strange goings-on: missing pictures, strange footsteps in the night, and gaslights that dim without being touched. As she fights to retain her sanity, her new husband's intentions come into question.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: After the death of her famous opera-singing aunt, Paula is sent to study in Italy to become a great opera singer as well. While there, she falls in love with the charming Gregory Anton. The two return to London, and Paula begins to notice strange goings-on: missing pictures, strange footsteps in the night and gaslights that dim without being touched. As she fights to retain her sanity, her new husband"s intentions come into question.
Tagline: Strange drama of a captive sweetheart!
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Gaslight Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1944 (more 1944 movies)
Awards: 10
Nominations: 7
Language: English, Italian
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Gaslight Release Dates In Theaters: Oct 30, 1944
Writers: John Van Druten, Walter Reisch, John L. Balderston, Patrick Hamilton
Producers: Arthur Hornblow Jr.
Editors: Ralph E. Winters
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Gaslight Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Charles Boyer | ... | Gregory Anton |
| Ingrid Bergman | ... | Paula Alquist |
| Joseph Cotten | ... | Brian Cameron |
| May Whitty | ... | Miss Thwaites (as Dame May Whitty) |
| Angela Lansbury | ... | Nancy |
| Barbara Everest | ... | Elizabeth |
| Emil Rameau | ... | Maestro Guardi |
| Edmund Breon | ... | General Huddleston |
| Halliwell Hobbes | ... | Mr. Muffin |
| Tom Stevenson | ... | Williams |
| Heather Thatcher | ... | Lady Dalroy |
| Lawrence Grossmith | ... | Lord Dalroy |
| Jakob Gimpel | ... | Pianist |
| Harry Adams | ... | Policeman (uncredited) |
| Lassie Lou Ahern | ... | Young Girl (uncredited) |
| John Ardizoni | ... | Cab Man (uncredited) |
| Frank Baker | ... | Pedestrian (uncredited) |
| Wilson Benge | ... | Pedestrian (uncredited) |
| Arnold Bennett | ... | Footman (uncredited) |
| Florence Benson | ... | Pedestrian (uncredited) |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Charles Boyer, as Gregory Anton, passed away at age 78 in Phoenix, Arizona, USA.
Sign: Virgo, Height: 5' 9" (1.75 m) - Ingrid Bergman, as Paula Alquist, passed away at age 67 in Chelsea, London, England, UK.
Sign: Virgo, Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m) - Joseph Cotten, as Brian Cameron, passed away at age 88 in Westwood, Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Taurus, Height: 6' 2" (1.88 m) - May Whitty – Miss Thwaites (as Dame May Whitty)
- Angela Lansbury (b. October 16, 1925) – Nancy
Sign: Libra, Height: 5' 8" (1.73 m) - Barbara Everest, as Elizabeth, passed away at age 84 in Wimbledon, Surrey, England, UK.
Sign: Gemini, Height: 5' 6½" (1.69 m)
Also known as: Barbara Everst - Emil Rameau – Maestro Guardi
- Edmund Breon, as General Huddleston, passed away at age 70 in Cork, Ireland.
Sign: Sagittarius
Also known as: Edmond Breon | Edmond Bréon - Halliwell Hobbes, as Mr. Muffin, passed away at age 84 in Santa Monica, California, USA.
Sign: Scorpio, Height: 5' 8½" (1.74 m)
Also known as: Holliwell Hobbes | Halliwell Hobbs - Tom Stevenson, as Williams, passed away at age 94 in Santa Barbara, California, USA.
Sign: Pisces - Heather Thatcher, as Lady Dalroy, passed away at age 90 in Hill.
Sign: Virgo, Height: 5' 7" (1.7 m) - Lawrence Grossmith – Lord Dalroy
- Jakob Gimpel – Pianist
- Harry Adams, as Policeman (uncredited), passed away at age 89 in San Diego, California, USA.
Sign: Aquarius - Lassie Lou Ahern, as Young Girl (uncredited), passed away at age 97 in Prescott, Arizona, USA.
Sign: Cancer
Also known as: Lassie Ahern | Hal Roach's Rascals
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