Down to Earth

Released Aug 21, 1947

1h 41m

Musical

Comedy

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1,000+ Ratings

Deity of dance Terpsichore (Rita Hayworth) and her fellow muses are enraged when they learn that Broadway hotshot Danny Miller (Larry Parks) is planning to spoof Greek mythology in his next play. Disguised as a mortal named Kitty Pendleton, Terpsichore decides to visit earth and use her powers to get a starring part in Miller's musical. Before long, she convinces him to shift his attention from parody to serious art -- but New York audiences aren't so pleased with the resulting show.

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James Agee

TIME Magazine

The film may annoy those who do not thoroughly enjoy "swinging" everything in sight.

Mar 2, 2018

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Jack Moffitt

Esquire Magazine

A silly story with lavish Technicolor extravaganza contrives to make a fairly entertaining musical.

Oct 21, 2020

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Susan Granger

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Rated: 3/5

Oct 20, 2007

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Dennis Schwartz

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It stars Rita Hayworth, looking as good as she's ever looked.

Rated: C

Apr 11, 2007

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Emanuel Levy

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Rated: 2/5

Jun 16, 2005

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ashley h

Down to Earth is an okay film. It is about a new broadway musical that makes a mockery of Greek mythology. Rita Hayworth and Larry Parks give decent performances. The screenplay is a little slow in places. Alexander Hall did an alright job directing this movie. I liked this motion picture because of the humor and music.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Audience Member

"I adore musicals, I'm so tired of thinking!" Down to Earth is a sequel to the superior "Here Comes Mr. Jordan", but here Hall doesn't have a play to adapt the script from, and it suffers for it (as well as for its disregard for greek mythology). Rita Hayworth is well-cast as Terpsichore, Muse of song and dance, and she elevates the film beyond something that would be otherwise forgettable. Unfortunately the songs just aren't any good, and the only dance number that's any fun to watch is Hayworth's audition when she invites herself into the chorus line.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

01/22/23

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I got this in a cheapo 5-film 'Rita Hayworth' boxed set, as I quite enjoy checking out the filmographies, as completely as I can, some of my favourite actors, actresses and directors from days gone by (pre-1970s cinema is clearly my favourite, though I enjoy cinema from all eras and around the world). This was an interesting though flawed comedy, with Hayworth playing a Greek goddess, pissed off that a playwright isn't doing Greek mythology justice--and pays an unexpected visit clear on settling the score. Her singing numbers are dubbed, but she looks remarkable. The film is a tad long in the tooth but is nevertheless quite enjoyable.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/06/23

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Audience Member

"Terpsichore" what a name :)

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

01/16/23

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Audience Member

I got this in a cheapo 5-film 'Rita Hayworth' boxed set, as I quite enjoy checking out the filmographies, as completely as I can, some of my favourite actors, actresses and directors from days gone by (pre-1970s cinema is clearly my favourite, though I enjoy cinema from all eras and around the world). This was an interesting though flawed comedy, with Hayworth playing a Greek goddess, pissed off that a playwright isn't doing Greek mythology justice--and pays an unexpected visit clear on settling the score. Her singing numbers are dubbed, but she looks remarkable. The film is a tad long in the tooth but is nevertheless quite enjoyable.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/24/23

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Audience Member

Cant take your eyes off of Rita... Shes just too hypnotizing!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/15/23

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Alexander Hall

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Rita Hayworth

Terpsichore

Larry Parks

Danny Miller

Marc Platt

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Roland Culver

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Synopsis

Deity of dance Terpsichore (Rita Hayworth) and her fellow muses are enraged when they learn that Broadway hotshot Danny Miller (Larry Parks) is planning to spoof Greek mythology in his next play. Disguised as a mortal named Kitty Pendleton, Terpsichore decides to visit earth and use her powers to get a starring part in Miller's musical. Before long, she convinces him to shift his attention from parody to serious art -- but New York audiences aren't so pleased with the resulting show.

Director: Alexander Hall
Production Co: Columbia Pictures Corporation
Genre: Musical, Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Aug 21, 1947, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 18, 2015
Runtime: 1h 41m

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