Guy Rolfe as the handsome hero isn't handsome enough in a part that would have been perfect for Stewart Granger. Only Kathleen Byron hits the right note in her brief appearance as a villainous French adventuress. Director Bernard Knowles must take most of the blame for the film's misfire. All in all, a bit of a disappointment. It's not a terrible picture, it just could have been a lot better.
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Gordon Wellesley, J.B. Boothroyd. Despite a meandering plot, this bio-pic is truly memorable. The central performance by Charles Laughton is probably his finest and the supporting cast is perfect. The feeling of Rembrandt's painting is recreated by the most wonderful set design, even though the film is in Black and White. Script adapt .