The "Brattleboro Reformer" wrote: "James Dunn, as the sensitive, nervous, conscientious young husband in this, his first, picture gives a performance of astonishing strength. … He presents a new kind of film star and a personality of infectious charm". The scene in which Dunn as Eddie pleads with Dr. Burgess to take his wife's case was cited by the "Los Angeles Times" as "the equal of any of the great moments in past pictures", and by the "Pittsburgh Post-Gazette" as "probably the most notable work of the season".