“His style of light, sophisticated comedies aimed at the delicate sensibilities of adults was considered a known and proven commodity. The “Lubitsch Touch,” so often referred to, yet easily misapplied as a dolloplike intangible instead of the more accurate and consuming overall featheriness that comprises each moment of the director’s best work, has become an overused shorthand for his genius.” (Lubitsch Musicals)

“Angel must be seen as a special case where the director relished the internal just as much as or even more than the external. Lubitsch films often masterfully show conflict above the surface, told with a wink and a smile as if to say that silly little diversions can tell us as much about ourselves as complex drama and tragedy. With Angel, Lubitsch seemed to largely leave behind these reassurances.” (Angel)

“Needling the frivolous nature of all classes, Lubitsch finished up his film career by producing a work of gossamer charm. In many ways, this is his version of Renoir’s The Rules of the Game.” (Cluny Brown)