Critic Reviews

Hitchcock's sly blend of fantasy, game-playing and frightening lechery, and his continually inventive visuals, make for an intriguing exploration of '20s high-life.

To anyone interested in the history of film, Champagne includes the earliest known examples of freeze-frame techniques, highlighting how innovative Hitchcock was.

The story and character work get the job done, but aren't likely to leave a lasting impression.

Though a minor work, this worldly comedy is handsomely staged, and Hitchcock's dry wit is already in evidence.

The direction is lively and often overinventive, as was frequently the case during the early, experimental phase of his career.