Bosley Crowther in The New York Times praised its "geniality and humor" and the "charming performance" by Victor Moore.
On its release in the United States, Bosley Crowther's review said that the film contained "much the same visual satire that we used to get in the 'silent' days from the pictures of Charlie Chaplin, Buster Keaton, and such as those."
Bosley Crowther of The New York Times referred to the film as "a fascinating and penetrating film".
Bosley Crowther of the New York Times called it "a big, broad-brimmed, squashy sort of picture, as massive as the garment for which it is named".
Bosley Crowther of The New York Times called the film "one of the most original and haunting war movies in years" and said "most of this picture is pure unvarnished gold".
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The cast list includes several famous French actors: Fernandel, Danielle Darrieux, Michel Simon, Louis de Funès, Lino Ventura, Jean-Claude Brialy, Charles Aznavour, and a very young Alain Delon, but according to Bosley Crowther only one from seven episodes tickled him, in which play Louis de Funes and Jean-Claude Brialy.
The New York Times film critic, Bosley Crowther, panned the film and also gave the producers some advice.