Pictures that are revived were usually hits; "Valiant Mr. Penn" is an exception. It seems Hollywood is very doubtful whether the American people really believe in democracy at all. Besides delving into all aspects of the war to emphasize the worth of liberty they have begun to trace its history.
The over-heroism of Mr. Penn, his challenging decisions to give up his high position in society and devote his time to his "brothers," however high the sentiment, set the audience in laughs. Melodramatic, too saintly for belief, the picture was one of those in which there wasn't a louse.
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