Fanny by Gaslight (1944)

Returning to 1870's 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.

Crew: Anthony Asquith

Cast: James Mason, Phyllis Calvert, Stewart Granger, Jean Kent, Wilfrid Lawson

Format: VHS

Genre: Drama, Romance

Rating: PG

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