How did Gaslight help launch Angela Lansbury’s film career?

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The 1944 film Gaslight, directed by George Cukor, served as the screen debut for Angela Lansbury. Her performance as a devious, teenaged Cockney maid who aids the antagonist, Gregory Anton, earned her significant critical acclaim and an Academy Award nomination for best supporting actress. This early recognition helped launch her successful career as a versatile character actress in film, stage, and television.123