By Candlelight (1934)
After directing three of Universal's finest horror films, James Whale shifted gears with the elegant romantic comedy By Candlelight. Though quite miscast, Paul Lukas successfully conveys the role of Josef, ultra-dutiful valet to the libidinous Count Von Bommer (Nils Asther). Falling in love with Marie (Elissa Landi), whom he assumes to be a countess, Josef poses -- quite convincingly -- as his rakish master. The catch: Marie is herself a poseur, a mere maidservant to Count and Countess Von Rischenheim (Lawrence Grant, Dorothy Revier). Based on a play by Siegfried Geyer, By Candlelight is chock full of delightfully double-entendre pre-Code dialogue and dextrous directorial touches. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Starring:
- Elissa Landi, Paul Lukas, (more)
- Director(s):
- James Whale
Synopsis of By Candlelight
After directing three of Universal's finest horror films, James Whale shifted gears with the elegant romantic comedy By Candlelight. Though quite miscast, Paul Lukas successfully conveys the role of Josef, ultra-dutiful valet to the libidinous Count Von Bommer (Nils Asther). Falling in love with Marie (Elissa Landi), whom he assumes to be a countess, Josef poses -- quite convincingly -- as his rakish master. The catch: Marie is herself a poseur, a mere maidservant to Count and Countess Von Rischenheim (Lawrence Grant, Dorothy Revier). Based on a play by Siegfried Geyer, By Candlelight is chock full of delightfully double-entendre pre-Code dialogue and dextrous directorial touches. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
Complete Cast of By Candlelight
- Elissa Landi - Marie
- Nils Asther - Count von Bommer
- Lawrence Grant - Count von Rischenheim
- Warburton Gamble - Baron von Ballin
- Paul Lukas - Josef
- Dorothy Revier - Countess von Rischenheim
- Esther Ralston - Baroness von Ballin
- Lois January - Ann
- Director(s):
- James Whale
- Writer(s):
- Karen de Wolf, Frederick Hugh Herbert, Ruth Cummings
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