Bosley Crowther wrote in his The New York Times review, "A cheekier attitude toward romance and a great deal more play with the swords [than the 1923 version] are in this latter-day whip-up, and these are the things that make it fun.
Bosley Crowther wrote in his The New York Times review, "A more lighthearted approach to romance and a great deal more fun with the swords [than the 1923 version] are in this modern update, and these elements make it enjoyable."