By Candlelight (1933)

A butler (Paul Lukas) to a Prince (Nils Asther) falls in love with an aristocrat (Elissa Landi) who thinks he is his employer. How long can he keep up the charade before she finds out? Based on the play CANDLE LIGHT by Siegfried Geyer and directed by James Whale (BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN). While director James Whale is best known for his horror movies, he also worked in other genres like musicals (the 1936 SHOW BOAT) and this pleasant pre code romantic comedy. The film takes a little while to pick up its rhythm but when it does, it becomes quite appealing. The film's "surprise" ending isn't a surprise at all as hints are dropped through out the movie. Lukas isn't as adept at romantic comedy as the part requires but he has an endearing charm that wins you over. With Esther Ralston and Lawrence Grant.