Ingrid Bergman in GASLIGHT (1944)

“In 1875, world-famous opera singer Alice Alquist is murdered at her home in London. Her niece Paula, also an opera singer, marries her accompanist Gregory Anton after a whirlwind romance. They occupy her late aunt's townhouse, but as strange and disturbing things start to happen, Paula fears she might be going mad."

This is an online movie and play discussion group. READING THE PLAY IS OPTIONAL, although doing so will increase your appreciation for the film and its theatrical roots.

The film:

GASLIGHT (1944)
Directed by George Cukor
Screenplay by John Van Druten, Walter Reisch and John L. Balderston
Based on the 1938 play “Gaslight” and the 1941 play “Angel Street” by Patrick Hamilton
With Ingrid Bergman, Charles Boyer, Joseph Cotten, May Whitty and Angela Lansbury
Available to rent in a variety of places; check www.justwatch.com/us/movie/gaslight for details.

The play:

ANGEL STREET: A Victorian Thriller in Three Acts
By Patrick Hamilton
First performed in 1938 as “Gaslight” in London
First performed in 1941 as “Angel Street” in New York
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