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Gaslight

1940 · 84 min · Director: Thorold Dickinson

Gaslight (1940) is a thriller drama, directed by Thorold Dickinson. It stars Anton Walbrook and Diana Wynyard. The 84-minute film holds an audience score of 7.1/10.

What Gaslight Is About

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.

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What is Gaslight about?

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.

Where can I watch Gaslight?

Gaslight is available to watch on digital platforms such as fuboTV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Gaslight?

Gaslight runs for 84 minutes (1h 24m).

When did Gaslight come out?

Gaslight was released in 1940.

Who directed Gaslight?

Gaslight was directed by Thorold Dickinson.

Who stars in Gaslight?

Gaslight stars Anton Walbrook, Diana Wynyard, Frank Pettingell, Cathleen Cordell.

What is Gaslight's rating?

Gaslight holds 7.3/10 on IMDb and 7.1/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 72 out of 100.

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