Reception
According to Maltin and Bann, The New York Post’s critic column said, “The best thing on the Rivoli Theater program this week is the funniest comedy shown for some time, One Terrible Day, bringing forth screams of laughter.” The New York Herald said, “The outstanding hit of the bill at the Rivoli is a rollicking Pathé comedy, One Terrible Day.” The New York World also commented by calling the film “extremely funny.”
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