By Candlelight (1933): cast, story & where to watch
1933 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1933, By Candlelight is a comedy, romance and music film directed by James Whale, running about 70 minutes. “A brilliant stage play now becomes a witty, worldly-wise delightful screen surprise!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A beautiful woman mistakes a Prince's butler for the Prince.
Who’s in it. By Candlelight stars Elissa Landi as Marie, Paul Lukas as Josef, Nils Asther as Prince Alfred Von Rommer and Dorothy Revier as Countess von Rischenheim, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, By Candlelight has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch By Candlelight page.
If you liked it. Fans of By Candlelight tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch By Candlelight (1933)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for By Candlelight change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is By Candlelight worth watching?
- By Candlelight holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, romance and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in By Candlelight?
- By Candlelight stars Elissa Landi, Paul Lukas, Nils Asther, Dorothy Revier and Lawrence Grant.
- When was By Candlelight released?
- By Candlelight was released in 1933, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.