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COMEDY . 1917 . 1h 10m . 6.0/10

Down to Earth_

"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".

Starring Douglas Fairbanks, Eileen Percy, Gustav von Seyffertitz
6.0/10
Rating
1h 10m
Runtime
1917
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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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".

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Cast
Douglas Fairbanks stars as Billy Gaynor in Down to Earth.
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Year context
Down to Earth was released 109 years ago in 1917.
Overview
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 "illness...
Down to Earth is a Comedy, Romance film with a runtime of 1h 10m.

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Status
Released
Runtime
70 min (1h 10m)
Country
Rating
6.0/10 (4 votes)

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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".
How long is Down to Earth?
Down to Earth has a runtime of 70 minutes (1h 10m).
Who stars in Down to Earth?
The cast of Down to Earth includes Douglas Fairbanks, Eileen Percy, Gustav von Seyffertitz, Charles McHugh, Charles K. Gerrard.
What is the rating of Down to Earth?
Down to Earth has a rating of 6.0 out of 10 based on 4 votes on TMDB.

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Comedy Romance
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