 A more recent review from George R. Reis of "DVDdrive-in.com" called the film "an enjoyable little mystery" and Lee "a wonderful Holmes".Charles Prepolec of the Holmes fan website "BakerStreetDozen.com" wrote, "There are some amusingly broad characters that add an element of humour, including a sadly Nigel Bruce-like performance from Thorley Walters.Comedic turns abound in a pub sequence with Holmes in his thug disguise.