Down to Earth
Down to Earth

Movie spotlight

Down to Earth

1947
Movie
101 min
English

Upset at a new Broadway musical mocking The Nine Muses, Greek goddess Terpsichore comes down to earth to land a part in the show and change it.

Insights

IMDb6.3/10
Director: Edward CronjagerGenres: Musical, Comedy, Fantasy

Plot Summary

Terpsichore, the Greek Muse of dance, descends to Earth to help a struggling Broadway producer, Danny Miller, whose current musical is on the brink of failure. She uses her divine powers to inspire him and his cast, leading to a show-stopping performance. However, her interference in mortal affairs causes complications, especially when she falls for Danny herself.

Critical Reception

Down to Earth was a moderately successful musical comedy that capitalized on the star power of Rita Hayworth. While its plot is whimsical and sometimes nonsensical, the film is generally praised for its vibrant Technicolor, energetic musical numbers, and Hayworth's dazzling screen presence. Critics noted its escapist entertainment value during the post-war era, though some found the story to be thin.

What Reviewers Say

  • Rita Hayworth's star power and dancing ability are the main draws.

  • The Technicolor visuals and musical numbers are impressive.

  • The fantasy premise and plot are considered light and somewhat predictable.

Google audience: Audience reviews often highlight Rita Hayworth's captivating performance and the film's energetic musical sequences as its strongest points. Some viewers find the story charming and a delightful escape, while others note its age and a somewhat simplistic narrative.

Fun Fact

Rita Hayworth's character, Terpsichore, is one of the nine Muses from Greek mythology, specifically the Muse of dance and chorus.

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talisencrw

talisencrw

I got this in a cheapo 5-film 'Rita Hayworth' boxed set, as I quite enjoy checking out the films, as completely as I can, of some of my favourite actors, actresses and directors from days gone by (pre-1970s cinema is clearly my favourite...

talisencrw

talisencrw

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 favouri...