---
title: "Gaslight"
year: 1940
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/gaslight-1940"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 55207
imdb_id: "tt0031359"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 84
community_rating: 7.1
vote_count: 110
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Gaslight (1940) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/gaslight-1940

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "Gaslight" (1940).
Constraint 1: Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
Constraint 2: Do not invent/guess titles, names, dates, etc.
Constraint 3: Write original, neutral, encyclopedic prose in plain text (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
Constraint 4: First sentence must not contain spoilers.
Constraint 5: Word count must be 150-190 words.
Source [1]: Title: Gaslight (1940). Release date: 08/31/1940 (GB). Genre: Thriller and Mystery. Runtime: 1h 24m. Synopsis: Twenty years after Alice Barlow's murder by a thief seeking her jewels, newlyweds Paul and Bella Mallen move into the house where the crime occurred. Retired detective B.G. Rough, who worked on the Barlow case, is in the area and grows suspicious of Paul, who resembles one of Barlow's relatives. Rough must find the truth before the killer strikes again to reclaim his bounty.
Source [2]: Refers to a 1944 film (different film).
Source [3]: Title: Gaslight (1940 film). Origin: British film. Director: Thorold Dickinson.
Source [4]: Refers to a 1944 film.
Source [5]: Refers to a 1944 film.
Title: Gaslight

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | fuboTV | The Roku Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, YouTube, Amazon Video |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Thorold Dickinson
- **Networks / Studios**: British National Films

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Anton Walbrook** as *Paul Mallen (as Anton Wahlbrook)*
- **Diana Wynyard** as *Bella Mallen*
- **Frank Pettingell** as *B.G. Rough*
- **Cathleen Cordell** as *Nancy the Parlour Maid*
- **Robert Newton** as *Ullswater*
- **Jimmy Hanley** as *Cobb*
- **Minnie Rayner** as *Elizabeth*
- **Marie Wright** as *Alice Barlow*
- **Aubrey Dexter** as *House Agent*
- **Mary Hinton** as *Lady Winterbourne*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Gaslight online?
Gaslight is currently available to watch or stream on fuboTV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Gaslight worth watching?
Gaslight holds a community rating of 7.1/10 based on 110 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Thriller, Mystery for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Gaslight and when was it released?
Gaslight is a feature film with a runtime of 84 minutes. It was released in 1940. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Gaslight?
Gaslight was directed by Thorold Dickinson.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Gaslight — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/55207)
- [Gaslight (1944 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gaslight_(1944_film))
- [Gaslight (1940 film)](https://www.wikiwand.com/en/Gaslight_(1940_film))
- [Gaslight (1944) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/13528-gaslight/cast)
- [Gaslight (1944) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0036855/)

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