Assessment:
Superb blend of eccentric character comedy, melodrama and trick photography in a Hollywood English setting; remarkably faithful to the spirit of the book. It made a star of Claude Rains in his first film, even though he is seen for only a couple of seconds.

Significant production contributions:
w R. C. Sherriff, Philip Wylie d James Whale ph Arthur Edeson sp John P. Fulton

Significant performances:
Claude Rains, E. E. Clive, Una O'Connor