Directed by:
James WhaleCinematography:
John J. MescallComposer:
W. Franke HarlingCast:
Elissa Landi, Paul Lukas, Nils Asther, Dorothy Revier, Lawrence Grant, Esther Ralston, Warburton Gamble, Lois January, Paul Porcasi, Luis Alberni, André CheronPlots(1)
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. (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Cast
Elissa Landi
Italy
Best movies:
After the Thin Man (1936)
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Underground (1928)
Paul Lukas
Austria-Hungary
Best movies:
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Nils Asther
Denmark
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Dorothy Revier
USA
Best movies:
The Iron Mask (1929)
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Lawrence Grant
UK
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Lost Horizon (1937)
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Esther Ralston
USA
Best movies:
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The Marriage Circle (1924)
Lois January
USA
Best movies:
The Wizard of Oz (1939)
The Black Cat (1934)
Paul Porcasi
Italy
Best movies:
Casablanca (1942)
It Started with Eve (1941)
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Luis Alberni
Spain
Best movies:
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Anthony Adverse (1936)
André Cheron
France
Best movies:
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The Kiss (1929)
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