In his '' New York Times '' review , Bosley Crowther called '' Hobson 's Choice '' " a delightful and rewarding British film " , and praised the performances of the three leads and its producer/director . '' TV Guide '' gave the film four stars , characterising it as " a fully developed comedy of human foibles and follies with Laughton rendering a masterful , sly performance , beautifully supported by de Banzie and Mills . " In the opinion of Daniel Etherington of Channel 4 , the " character interactions between the couple and the old bugger of a dad are fascinating , funny and moving . " His verdict is , " Displays the Lean mark of quality and sterling work from its leads . A gem . " The film won the Golden Bear at the 4th Berlin International Film Festival in 1954 and British Film Academy Award Best British Film 1954
4th Berlin International Film Festival
4th Berlin International Film Festival
Hobson's Choice (1954 film)