No. It would dimly illuminate with a resistor (of the correct value) in parallel.

You know what I wonder though? Do the electrons actually check out both paths and then decide to take the one of least resistance (the switch)? Has anyone actually checked to see if a few dumb electrons actually go through the higher resistance (the bulb)? There's a research project for someone.

House of the Rising Sone
Out in the mid or far field
Dedicated mid-woofers are over-rated