Critical Reception
Paul Sherman of the Boston Hearld described the film as "lively and down-to-earth". Of Jeremy Heilman of Movie Martyr says that the "sophisticated use of the fledgling (sound) technology led to universal acclaim for the director, who became regarded as the first true master of the sound film." Elliot Stein of Criterion call the film "a synthesis, a perfect fusion of sound, dialogue, camera placement and editing. The mood may be ironic, sad or happy, but music and song are never far away."
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