Word: triteness
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...veteran playboys battle suavely over fair Irene, who has married the former yet retains "unfinished business" with the latter; but all too rarely do any of the trio manage to rise above the trite monotony of the script. And it is not without pain that we, report that--despite some beautiful scenic backgrounds which are the only saving grace of the film--Miss Dunne can no longer sing...
...laud any single actor in this film is to do an injustice to a cast which is thoroughly superb, down to the smallest realistic bit-part. In contrast to the thousands of feet of escapism and trite propaganda that roll daily from the cameras of Hollywood, "The Stars Look Down" is an, effective reminder that the move can be a force for both education...
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This bit of tomfoolery manages to be engaging and downright funny in spots. Beauteous Miss Carroll's virginal retreats from the ruttish advances of her pursuer are performed in her best peaches & cream manner. But the script seldom rises above its morass of cliches, damp gags, trite situations, and occasional touches of propaganda. Mr. MacMurray's noisome conception of a vigorous American is on:: that most Americans would like to keep tied up in the backyard...