Down to Earth (1917)
A satire on the indoor sports of society versus the close-to-nature idea.
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".
Director: John Emerson
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Runtime: 70 min
Release Date: August 16, 1917
Cast
- 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
Screenplay
Production: Douglas Fairbanks Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: John Emerson
Frequently Asked Questions
- 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?
- Down to Earth stars Douglas Fairbanks, Eileen Percy, Gustav von Seyffertitz, Charles McHugh, Charles K. Gerrard, William H. Keith.
- How long is Down to Earth?
- Down to Earth has a runtime of 1h 10m (70 minutes).
- What genre is Down to Earth?
- Down to Earth is a Comedy, Romance film.
- Where was Down to Earth produced?
- Down to Earth was produced in United States of America.