The Path of Glory

The Daily Film Renter wrote: "Delicious satire of Ruritanian kingdoms both striving to lose war in order to secure the benefits of defeat! Cleverly inverted plot plays havoc with modern economics, and neatly burlesques current military, political and social thought. Exceptionally well acted, effectively directed, and dressed with witty dialogue. Leisurely opening develops on brisker lines, good photography and settings contributing to production that offers delightful entertainment to general run of halls."^[4]

Picturegoer wrote: " The trouble here is that the irony is laid on with a shovel and the whole atmosphere is entirely artificial. Subtlety in pictorial development would have achieved the right result, but as it is there is an almost amateurish touch about the production and far too much reliance on dialogue to drive home the arguments. Neither is the acting very impressive; this, too, seems to be tinged with the theatricality that colours the picture as a whole. Settings are adequate and camera work efficient."^[5]

Picture Show wrote: "A delightful and amusing picture, designed to make fun of governments in general. Felix Aylmer as the scheming president and Henry Daniell as the wily King give most entertaining performances. Athole Stewart as the general is extremely humorous. The rest of the cast are convincing in their respective parts. Excellent light entertainment. The settings are disappointing, but the photography is good."^[6]

• BFI 75 Most Wanted, with extensive notes
• The Path of Glory at IMDb