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By Jupiter!
Veteran Hollywood actor Chick Chandler plays Thorton Poindexter, a hapless everyman who learns that a little kindness goes a long way when the Roman God Jupiter allows him to relive one particularly miserable day.
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This is a film adaptation of the Broadway musical of the same name. The story is a comedic retelling of the Greek myth of "The Trojan Horse" with a musical twist. It involves characters like Helen of Troy and various gods and goddesses in a lighthearted and often anachronistic setting. The plot centers around a love triangle and the machinations to achieve it through song and dance.
Critical Reception
Details regarding the critical reception and audience response to the 1946 film adaptation of 'By Jupiter!' are scarce, as it was not a widely distributed or reviewed release. Information primarily pertains to its Broadway origins.
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Fun Fact
The original Broadway production of 'By Jupiter!' starring Ray Bolger and Benay Venuta was a significant hit, running for 427 performances and earning a Tony Award nomination for Best Musical in 1942.
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