[2] In the United States, the film was retitled The Playgirl and the War Minister to exploit the Profumo affair.

[4][5] The Monthly Film Bulletin wrote: "A pair of amorous prawns and their progeny processing behind the credit titles set the note of good, clean fun on which this inoffensive farce means to continue.

The settings are easy on the eye, and some of the acting, especially Cecil Parker's suddenly benign air of conspiracy and Liz Fraser's imbecilic giggle, has charm.

The climax, effectively tying up more loose ends than previously seemed to exist, is a glorious romp.

"[6] Variety called the film "non-demanding light entertainment, cheerfully put over by a reliable cast of popular British thesps.