By Candlelight

In this romantic comedy, a wealthy businessman, determined to avoid an arranged marriage, pretends to be a servant in his own mansion to impress a young woman. He finds himself entangled in a web of mistaken identities and comedic mishaps as he tries to win her affection while maintaining his charade. The situation escalates with the arrival of the actual servants, leading to further confusion and humorous situations.

By Candlelight received mixed reviews upon its release. While some critics praised its lighthearted humor and the performances of its cast, others found the plot somewhat predictable and lacking in originality. It was generally considered a pleasant, if unremarkable, romantic comedy of its era.

• Praiseworthy for its charmingly lighthearted romantic comedy elements.

• The mistaken identity plot, while amusing, treads familiar ground for the era.

• Performances are generally well-received, adding to the film's appeal.

Google audience: Audience reception for 'By Candlelight' is not widely documented through Google reviews. However, historical context suggests it was viewed as an enjoyable, though not groundbreaking, romantic comedy by general audiences of the early 1930s.

The film is an adaptation of a 1926 stage play of the same name, which was also adapted into a German film in 1930 and later an Austrian film in 1953.