Gaslight 1944
“Strange drama of a captive sweetheart!”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 114 minutes
- Director
- George Cukor
- Network
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
What is Gaslight?
Gaslight is a film first released in 1944. Catalogued under Thriller, Drama, Mystery, Crime.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1944
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 114 minutes
- Release date
- May 4, 1944
- Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Genres
- Thriller, Drama, Mystery, Crime
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.5/10
- Episode runtime
- ~114 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Network
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
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Overview
Gaslight is a film first released in 1944. Catalogued under Thriller, Drama, Mystery, Crime. Produced and broadcast by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A newlywed suspects her husband’s tricks are driving her toward madness.”
- Atmospheric period setting
- Taut mystery that keeps you guessing
- Adapted from a renowned stage play
- Pacing reflects 1940s style, may feel slow to modern viewers
Watch it if you enjoy classic psychological thrillers with a haunting domestic mystery.
The film’s tense, moody atmosphere and themes of manipulation make it suited for mature audiences.
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What is the basic premise of the film?
A newlywed begins to fear she is going mad as strange events occur in her family mansion.
When was the film released?
It was released in the United States on May 4, 1944.
What genres describe the film?
It is classified as a thriller, drama, mystery, and crime film.
Is the film based on any earlier work?
Yes, it is an adaptation of Patrick Hamilton’s play “Angel Street.”
How long is the movie?
The runtime is approximately one hour and fifty‑four minutes.
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