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MOVIE

Gaslight

★ 7.1 1940 84 min ThrillerMystery

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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Gaslight in its release era

Released in 1940, Gaslight sits inside the 1940s catalog. Explore its creators, studio connections, genres and nearby releases from the same period.

Release
1940-08-31
TMDB score
7.1/10
Original language
EN
Status
Released
Production
United Kingdom
Studio
British National Films
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