 In his review in the "New York Times", Alexander Woollcott noted, "It is difficult to guess why Godfrey Tearle should have selected as the vehicle of his American debut the play called "Carnival", which was presented to New York for the first time last evening at the 44th Street Theatre.It is a spare and unsubstantial piece at best, and the role it offers him is distinctly secondary in importance and opportunity.