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Gaslight (1944) | |
| Director(s) | George Cukor |
| Producer(s) | Arthur Hornblow Jr. |
| Top Genres | Thriller/Suspense, Drama, Mystery |
| Top Topics | Based on Play, Psychological Thrillers, Husband Wife, Turn of the Century, England |
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Gaslight Overview:
Gaslight (1944) was a Drama - Mystery Film directed by George Cukor and produced by Arthur Hornblow Jr..
The film was based on the play Angel Street (aka Gas Light) written by Patrick Hamilton performed at the John Golden Theatre, NY, & Bijou Theatre, NY from 1938 (performed in NY Dec 5, 1941 - Dec 30, 1944).
Academy Awards 1944 --- Ceremony Number 17 (source: AMPAS)
| Award | Recipient | Result |
| Best Actor | Charles Boyer | Nominated |
| Best Actress | Ingrid Bergman | Won |
| Best Supporting Actress | Angela Lansbury | Nominated |
| Best Art Direction | Art Direction: Cedric Gibbons, William Ferrari; Interior Decoration: Edwin B. Willis, Paul Huldsc | Won |
| Best Cinematography | Joseph Ruttenberg | Nominated |
| Best Picture | Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer | Nominated |
| Best Writing | John Van Druten, Walter Reisch, John L. Balderston | Nominated |
BlogHub Articles:
GASLIGHT ( 1944 )
By Crystal Kalyana on Oct 4, 2015 From In The Good Old Days Of Classic HollywoodDuring the years there has been a myriad of notable thrillers, but none of them have reached the pinnacle of success that Gaslight attained. Released in 1944 when Film Noir was at it’s zenith, Gaslight offers the viewer plenty of chills and thrills while it takes you on a journey of Victorian ... Read full article
Gaslight (1940 and 1944)
By Judy on Apr 17, 2015 From Movie ClassicsThis posting is my contribution to The Great Villain Blogathon. Please take a look at the other postings, which cover an amazing range of films. There’s something peculiarly chilling about a villain stalking you in your own house – especially when it’s the person who is supposed to... Read full article
Gaslight (1944)
By Beatrice on Oct 26, 2014 From Flickers in TimeGaslight Directed by George Cukor Written by John Van Druten, Walter Reisch, and John H. Balderston from the play “Angel Street” by Patrick Hamilton 1944/USA Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Repeat viewing/Netflix rental #179 of 1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die A gorgeously mounted thriller... Read full article
Gaslight (1944)
By 4 Star Film Fan on Oct 11, 2014 From 4 Star FilmsDirected by George Cukor and starring Ingrid Bergman, Charles Boyer, and Josesph Cotten, with Angela Lansbury, this film begins rather abruptly with a young girl in England who witnessed the aftermath of her aunts murder. Then in a whirl wind she has become married to a nice young pianist and they ... Read full article
Mystery and Maternity in GASLIGHT (1944)
By Jennifer Garlen on Oct 7, 2014 From Virtual ViragoGeorge Cukor's 1944 version of the Patrick Hamilton play Angel Street is not the first adaptation of the material for film, but Gaslight provides a unique take on the events found in the original text. The screenplay makes a number of important changes, including the identity of the heroine as the m... Read full article
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Quotes from
Paula Alquist Anton:
[holding the brooch] I've found it at last, you see, but it doesn't help you, does it, and I'm trying to help you, aren't I, trying to help you to escape. How can a mad woman help her husband to escape?
Gregory Anton: Jewels are wonderful things. They have a life of their own.
Gregory Anton: For the last time, what do you want of me?
Brian Cameron: The jewels - and justice. How does it feel, Bauer, to have planned and killed and tortured for something and then to know it's been for nothing?
Gregory Anton: For nothing?
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Gregory Anton: Jewels are wonderful things. They have a life of their own.
Gregory Anton: For the last time, what do you want of me?
Brian Cameron: The jewels - and justice. How does it feel, Bauer, to have planned and killed and tortured for something and then to know it's been for nothing?
Gregory Anton: For nothing?
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Facts about
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. As Boyer was several inches shorter than his co-star, he had to stand on a box, which she kept inadvertently kicking as she ran into the scene.
Both Irene Dunne and Hedy Lamarr both turned down the chance to play Paula.
The original Broadway stage play and source for the screen play was "Angel Street" by Patrick Hamilton which opened at the John Golden Theater on December 5, 1941 and ran for 1295 performances. The original stage cast included Leo G. Carroll, Vincent Price, and Judith Evelyn.
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Both Irene Dunne and Hedy Lamarr both turned down the chance to play Paula.
The original Broadway stage play and source for the screen play was "Angel Street" by Patrick Hamilton which opened at the John Golden Theater on December 5, 1941 and ran for 1295 performances. The original stage cast included Leo G. Carroll, Vincent Price, and Judith Evelyn.
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