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Gaslight

  • 19441944
  • PassedPassed
  • 1h 54m
IMDb RATING
7.8/10
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Ingrid Bergman, Charles Boyer, and Joseph Cotten in Gaslight (1944)
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Ten years after her aunt was murdered in their London home, a woman returns from Italy in the 1880s to resume residence with her new husband. His obsessive interest in the home rises from a ... Read allTen years after her aunt was murdered in their London home, a woman returns from Italy in the 1880s to resume residence with her new husband. His obsessive interest in the home rises from a secret that may require driving his wife insane.Ten years after her aunt was murdered in their London home, a woman returns from Italy in the 1880s to resume residence with her new husband. His obsessive interest in the home rises from a secret that may require driving his wife insane.

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  • Director
    • George Cukor
  • Writers
    • John Van Druten(screenplay)
    • Walter Reisch(screenplay)
    • John L. Balderston(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Charles Boyer
    • Ingrid Bergman
    • Joseph Cotten
Top credits
  • Director
    • George Cukor
  • Writers
    • John Van Druten(screenplay)
    • Walter Reisch(screenplay)
    • John L. Balderston(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Charles Boyer
    • Ingrid Bergman
    • Joseph Cotten
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 167User reviews
    • 82Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Won 2 Oscars
      • 6 wins & 7 nominations total

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    Ingrid Bergman and Charles Boyer in Gaslight (1944)
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    Ingrid Bergman and Charles Boyer in Gaslight (1944)
    Ingrid Bergman and Charles Boyer in Gaslight (1944)
    Ingrid Bergman and Charles Boyer in Gaslight (1944)
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    Ingrid Bergman and Joseph Cotten in Gaslight (1944)
    Ingrid Bergman, Charles Boyer, and Angela Lansbury in Gaslight (1944)
    "Gaslight" Joseph Cotton, Director Goerge Cukor, Ingrid Bergman 1944 MGM

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    Charles Boyer
    Charles Boyer
    • Gregory Antonas Gregory Anton
    Ingrid Bergman
    Ingrid Bergman
    • Paula Alquistas Paula Alquist
    Joseph Cotten
    Joseph Cotten
    • Brian Cameronas Brian Cameron
    May Whitty
    May Whitty
    • Miss Thwaitesas Miss Thwaites
    Angela Lansbury
    Angela Lansbury
    • Nancyas Nancy
    Barbara Everest
    Barbara Everest
    • Elizabethas Elizabeth
    Emil Rameau
    • Maestro Guardias Maestro Guardi
    Edmund Breon
    Edmund Breon
    • General Huddlestonas General Huddleston
    Halliwell Hobbes
    Halliwell Hobbes
    • Mr. Muffinas Mr. Muffin
    Tom Stevenson
    • Williamsas Williams
    Heather Thatcher
    Heather Thatcher
    • Lady Dalroyas Lady Dalroy
    Lawrence Grossmith
    • Lord Dalroyas Lord Dalroy
    Jakob Gimpel
    Jakob Gimpel
    • Pianistas Pianist
    Harry Adams
    • Policemanas Policeman
    • (uncredited)
    Lassie Lou Ahern
    • Young Girlas Young Girl
    • (uncredited)
    John Ardizoni
    • Cab Manas Cab Man
    • (uncredited)
    Frank Baker
    Frank Baker
    • Pedestrianas Pedestrian
    • (uncredited)
    Wilson Benge
    Wilson Benge
    • Pedestrianas Pedestrian
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • George Cukor
    • Writers
      • John Van Druten(screenplay)
      • Walter Reisch(screenplay)
      • John L. Balderston(screenplay)
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    Storyline

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    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. —Jwelch5742
    nervous breakdownlondon englandmanipulative persongaslightingfear of one's husband109 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • THIS IS LOVE...clouded by evil...darkened by a secret no one dared to tell!(print ad - Lubbock Avalanche Journal - Lindsey Theatre - Lubbock,Texas - July 2, 1944)
    • Genres
      • Crime
      • Drama
      • Mystery
      • Romance
      • Thriller
    • Certificate
      • Passed
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The first time Ingrid Bergman met Charles Boyer was the day they shot the scene where they meet at a train station and kiss passionately. Boyer was the same height as Bergman, and in order for him to seem taller, he had to stand on a box, which she kept inadvertently kicking as she ran into the scene. Boyer also wore shoes and boots with two-inch heels throughout the movie.
    • Goofs
      When Paula finds the letter in her aunt's music score, Gregory crumples up the letter and jams it into his pocket. Later, when she finds the letter in Gregory's desk, it's neatly folded, with no evidence of crumpling.
    • Quotes

      Paula Alquist Anton: If I were not mad, I could have helped you. Whatever you had done, I could have pitied and protected you. But because I am mad, I hate you. Because I am mad, I have betrayed you. And because I'm mad, I'm rejoicing in my heart, without a shred of pity, without a shred of regret, watching you go with glory in my heart!

    • Crazy credits
      The opening and closing credits are displayed over a background of a burning gaslight. If you look at the shadow on the wallpaper, you see a man strangling a woman.
    • Alternate versions
      Exists in a computer-colorized version.
    • Connections
      Edited into Hollywood: The Dream Factory (1972)
    • Soundtracks
      Ballade No. 1 in G minor, Op. 23
      (1835-36) (uncredited)

      Music by Frédéric Chopin

    User reviews167

    Review
    Top review
    9/10
    Foggy nights in London's Thornton Square
    Patrick Hamilton's "Angel Street", an American stage classic, was turned into "Gaslight" in 1944. This atmospheric account about a woman being driven out of her mind, was directed by George Cukor. The film has always been a favorite of classic movie fans all over the world because it holds the viewer interested in watching the psychological drama with echoes of Gothic overtones, unfold on the screen.

    This was not the first adaptation of Mr. Hamilton's play, although in our humble opinion, it is much better than the previous account, in part helped by the great cast that Mr. Cukor assembled to portray these characters. Thanks to the magnificent black and white cinematography by Joseph Ruttengerg and the musical score by Bronislau Kaper, the film ultimately rewards the viewer.

    We are taken to No. 9 Thornton Square, at the start of the film. A murder of a famous opera singer has been committed. We watch as a young woman is taken away. Paula, is being sent away to Italy to recuperate from the tragedy she has just witnessed. The idea was for her to follow her aunt, the murdered diva's footsteps, but just listening to the young woman sing, one realizes opera is not going to gain a new star.

    The young pianist, Greorgy Anton, who is seen at Maestro Gardi's home, seems to be in love with Paula; she, in turn, has fallen in love with this much older figure. They prepare to return to London and live in the house at Thornton Square. Paula, alas, is not too happy because of her traumatic experience there. Little by little we watch as Gregory, now in charge of the household, begins to terrorize his wife. The key seems to be hidden in the attic where all the things that belonged to the late diva has been stored.

    A young man living near the Antons, Brian Cameron, takes an interest in what he sees is definitively wrong with the woman at No. 9, and takes things into his own hands. It's through this man's intervention that Paula is able to see all that has been inflicted upon her. Whatever Gregory has done, succeeded in giving Paula a deep sense of insecurity and fear.

    Ingrid Bergman, who makes a magnificent Paula, was born to play this troubled woman. She is seen as a young girl at the beginning of the film, then as a blossoming beautiful woman and at the end she is transformed into a person afraid of her own shadow. One look into Ms. Bergman's eyes and we know what's going on in her mind. She conveys all the emotions convincingly. There's not a thing wrong with her performance.

    Charles Boyer also makes a great Gregory Anton, a man who is duplicitous and sly, with a hidden agenda to get whatever he can out of poor Paula. Gregory is an evil man who will go to great lengths to get what he wants. Gregory Anton offered the actor one of his best characters. His chemistry with Ms. Bergman is wonderful.

    The other supporting characters are well performed, especially by a young and interesting Angela Lansbury, who plays the parlor maid, Nancy. Joseph Cotten, on the other hand, seems to be out of character as Brian Cameron. His American accent ruins his appearance and we don't believe in him. Dame May Witty is about the sunniest one in this film.

    "Gaslight" is an excellent way to spend the time in the company of Ingrid Bergman and Charles Boyer, thanks to the detailed production directed by George Cukor.
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    • jotix100
    • May 22, 2005

    FAQ11

    • So which one is better, this one or the one from 1940?They're both very different to one another and it's worth watching them both back to back. The 1944 version is much longer, therefore, the 1940 version moves somewhat quicker. I preferred the 1944 version.Since MGM decided to do a remake, it is disappointing they didn't loosen the purse strings a bit and do it in colour. That would really have upsurped the British version, but it wasn't to be
    • What is 'Gaslight' about?
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    • Release date
      • October 30, 1944 (Sweden)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Italian
    • Also known as
      • Plinsko svetlo
    • Filming locations
      • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios - 10202 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 54 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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