Critical reception
Monthly Film Bulletin said "The appealing comedy idea suggests an Ealing ancestry. But the script and direction make heavy and obvious fun of it; while the resources of the slender theme are tediously strained by the bumping up of Fred's beard into an international issue. The less bizarre but more fruitful vein of humour, as the little man expands in stature through the impressive effect of his face fungus, is too carelessly treated to register. The acting, though serviceable, is as predictable as the treatment, except for John Le Mesurier's excellent portrayal of the business tycoon, Sir Mortimer. Stars are expendable, but what price British comedies if Le Mesurier should ever desert from the ranks?" [4]
Kine Weekly wrote: "The picture seizes on a really bright theme and exploits its humour slickly. Reginald Beckwith contributes a skilfully graduated portrayal as Fred, Alison Bayley is the typical domineering stage wife as Violet, and Dorinda Stevens and Stanley Morgan make the most of a conventional heart interest as Ann and Jim. The semi-detached villa, factory and local pub settings thoroughly convince, while the dialogue fits the widely assorted characters perfectly. " [5]
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