Down to Earth
“A satire on the indoor sports of society versus the close-to-nature idea.”
Synopsis
A healthy outdoors-type follows the girl he loves to a resort for wealthy hypochondriacs. In order to prove to her and the other patients that their "illnesses" are all in their minds, he hatches a scheme to take them on a boat ride, then get them stranded in the wilderness, where he can show them that they can live without their pills, doctors and "cures".
Top Cast
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Douglas Fairbanks
Billy Gaynor
Eileen Percy
Ethel Forsythe
Gustav von Seyffertitz
Dr. Jollyem
Charles McHugh
Dr. Samm
Charles K. Gerrard
Charles Riddles - Ethel's Lover
William H. Keith
Mr. Carter
Ruth Allen
Mrs. Fuller Jermes
Fred Goodwins
Jordan Jinny
Florence Mayon
Mrs. Phattison Oiles
Herbert Standing
Mr. S.D. Dyspeptic
David Porter
Mr. Coffin
Bull Montana
Wild Man
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 16, 1917
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Emerson
- Screenplay & Story
- John Emerson, Anita Loos, Douglas Fairbanks
- Original Title
- Down to Earth
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Douglas Fairbanks Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Emerson
John Emerson, Anita Loos, Douglas Fairbanks
Department Leadership Roster
John Emerson
Writer
Anita Loos
Writer
John Emerson
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Down to Earth
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What is Down to Earth about?
A healthy outdoors-type follows the girl he loves to a resort for wealthy hypochondriacs. In order to prove to her and the other patients that their "illnesses" are all in their minds, he hatches a scheme to take them on a boat ride, then get them stranded in the wilderness, where he can show them that they can live without their pills, doctors and "cures".
Who directed Down to Earth?
Down to Earth was directed by John Emerson.
Who stars in Down to Earth?
The principal cast of Down to Earth includes Douglas Fairbanks, Eileen Percy, Gustav von Seyffertitz, Charles McHugh, Charles K. Gerrard.
When was Down to Earth released and how long is it?
Down to Earth was released in 1917 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Down to Earth?
Down to Earth holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).