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"Deanna Durbin scores her happiest grown-up porfrayai in 'Hers to Hold,' a delightful modern comedy that opens up a brand new career for its star ... It remained for this Felix Jackson production to strike exactly the right note that will send the Durbin stock to its all-time high ... in the immediate hit classification. Directed by Frank ^ Ryan with a finesse which is buoyantly refreshing."
— Hollywood Reporter
"This latest Deanna Durbin feature Is right up to the minute, tuneful, entertaining, with sure-fire audience appeal. Co-starred with Joseph Gotten, actress turns in one of her most engaging and captivating performances . . . Picture should gross at the boxoffice as a top Durbin presentation, and should be billed as such."
— Daily Variety ^
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"If this isn't the best picture Deanna Durbin has ever made it will serve in that classification until a better one comes along. La Durbin has shed the last semblance of adolescence to emerge a glamorous, alluring, talented actress without loss of her golden voice. Certainly no picture could have such strong appeal to the funny-bone and the heart without proving a boxoffice bonanza."
— Boxoff/ce
"Solid entertainment set for big grosses. It gives Deanna Durbin her greatest opportunity. This picture also ushers Deanna into the ranks of the grownups, and she shows certain charm in her new maturity."
—The Bxhibitor
"Deanna fares very well in the hands of her new producing-directing combination of Felix Jackson and Frank Ryan, who deliver a product of high boxoffice potentialities."
— Motion Picture Daily
"Deanna Durbin's glamor and charm vie with her gorgeous singing voice in 'Hers to Hold.' She has developed into a charming and talented comedienne."
— Louella Parsons