Fanny by Gaslight

A sweeping, shadowed Victorian melodrama that moves from shame to passion, leaving a lingering ache of class-bound tragedy.

Directed by

Anthony Asquith

Genres

Drama, Romance

Starring

James Mason, Phyllis Calvert, Stewart Granger

Overview

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.

How it feels

Melancholic, romantic, dark and earnest. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Class, identity, family, betrayal

Content

Mild violence and sexual content. No gore or swearing.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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