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Still from Gaslight — Gaslight (1944) — George CukorPhotographed by Joseph Ruttenberg

Poster for Gaslight

George Cukor

Gaslight

English / 1944 / 1h 54m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Crime Drama Mystery Thriller

Letterboxd: 4.04/5·67K ratings·16.5K reviewson Letterboxd
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Synopsis

A newlywed fears she's going mad when strange things start happening at the family mansion.

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December 2021
Position 15
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Starring Joseph Cotten
Position 3

Credits

Crew

DirectorGeorge Cukor

WriterWalter Reisch, John L. Balderston, John Van Druten

CinematographerJoseph Ruttenberg

ComposerBronislau Kaper

EditorRalph E. Winters

ProducerArthur Hornblow Jr.

Cast

Charles Boyeras Gregory Anton

Ingrid Bergmanas Paula Alquist

Joseph Cottenas Brian Cameron

May Whittyas Miss Thwaites

Angela Lansburyas Nancy

Barbara Everestas Elizabeth

Emil Rameauas Maestro Guardi

Edmund Breonas General Huddleston

Halliwell Hobbesas Mr. Muffin

Tom Stevensonas Williams

Heather Thatcheras Lady Dalroy

Lawrence Grossmithas Lord Dalroy

Jakob Gimpelas Pianist

Harry Adamsas Policeman (uncredited)

Lassie Lou Ahernas Young Girl (uncredited)

John Ardizonias Cab Man (uncredited)

Frank Bakeras Pedestrian (uncredited)

Wilson Bengeas Pedestrian (uncredited)

Arnold Bennettas Footman (uncredited)

Florence Bensonas Pedestrian (uncredited)

Gaslight (1944) | Criteria