Ball at Savoy (1936 film)

The Monthly Film Bulletin wrote: "The progress of the film is slow, tortuous, and almost entirely lacking in even superficial logic. The acting all round is quite undistinguished, except for Conrad Nagel, who, in the role of a diplomat who pretends to be a Baron who pretends to be a waiter who is suspected of being a thief, and who falls in love with a glamorous international singer, actually manages to inject some real sparkle into his ridiculous part. His potentialities in the realm of sophisticated comedy deserve to be put to better use. Of the women, Lu Anne Meredith seems to have the most personality. Some may be interested by the dancing, but the rest of the film is simply dull. The odds and ends of 'naughty' by-play are pointless."^[3]

Kine Weekly wrote: "Marta Labarr, the French star, invests the role of Anita with glamour, and, although she is not too well served by the recording apparatus, interprets the tuneful songs with the unobtrusive technique of the polished vocalist. Conrad Nagel cuts an attractive figure and acts with a sense of humour as John, and Lu Anne Meredith and Fred Conyngham put over the dance numbers cleverly and with infectious enthusiasm."^[4]

Variety wrote: "Conrad Nagel, though charming, at times doesn't seem quite at ease in the role of the young diplomat, Geneva-bound, who steps off at Cannes in pursuit of an unknown face and voice. His charmer returns his affection, even though at one time it looks as though he might be a much sought-after jewel thief. Marta Labarr, in this role, is effective, although 'the beauty of her voice seems to lose in recording. Lu Anne Meredith and Fred Conyngham are admirable singing, dancing and light comedy support. Whole just barely gets by."^[5]

In British Sound Films: The Studio Years 1928–1959 David Quinlan rated the film as "mediocre", calling it: "Airy musical trifle."^[6]

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