Review of Fanny by Gaslight (1944) by Gemma B — 19 Mar 2007

A bit obvious in it's story telling, but I loved Phyllis Calvert + James Mason was excellent!

This review of Fanny by Gaslight (1944) was written by Gemma B on 19 Mar 2007.

Fanny by Gaslight has generally received mixed reviews.

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