In their review, The New York Times noted "the impressive white-haired person of Herbert Lom," "Cy Endfield's spirited direction," and that Joan Greenwood "gurgles and croaks in a pleasantly distracting style.
The New York Times highlighted "Herbert Lom's striking white hair," "Cy Endfield's lively directing," and noted that Joan Greenwood "sings with an amusingly offbeat voice" in their review.