engaging picture, an affectionate and competent revival of traditional farce." Richard Combs of The Monthly Film Bulletin thought that Sutherland and Wilder "carry off an assortment of roles in lively fashion," but "the pacing of the film as a whole is unpleasantly jarring." Awards The film's screenwriters Fred Freeman and Lawrence J. Cohen were nominated for a WGA award for Best Comedy Written Directly for the Screen in 1971. References External links 1970 films 1970s historical comedy films American historical comedy films American parody films French Revolution films Cultural depictions of Louis XVI Films about twin brothers Films based on The Corsican Brothers Films based on A Tale of Two Cities Films directed by Bud Yorkin Films scored by John Addison Films shot in France Films set in Corsica Twins in fiction Warner Bros. films 1970s parody films 1970 comedy films 1970s English-language films 1970s American films