Down to earth film 1947

It is very loosely a sequel to here comes mr jordan. Edward everett horton and james gleason reprise their roles from the earlier film, but roland culver replaces claude rains as mr. Jordan roland culver, taking over from the earlier films claude rains, terpsichore descends to earth in human form, landing a role in millers. Macready shouldve been in that part,at least george could sing,even if many didnt. Down to earth, columbia film in which rita hayworth and larry parks share honors, is new feature at radio city.

Down to earth, a remake of the 1978 film heaven can wait. Down to earth 1947 dvd 2004 rita hayworth rare oop. Jordan does an excellent job of maintaining consistency with the earlier film while providing ms. Watching down to earth1947 is like watching a fantasy anthology series about ppl going from heaven to earth to accomplish a task. Bosley crowther in the new york times of september 12, 1947, wrote that the plot of a muse coming to earth and starring in a musical is used to base a frame for the display of a good lot of songanddance shenanigans which have some rather striking screen vitality. Media in category down to earth 1947 film the following 4 files are in this category, out of 4 total. Down to earth is a semisequel to here comes mr jordan 1941, a popular afterlife fantasy of a few years earlier. The back of the photo has a full paper caption sheet and a columbia pictures stamp with photo credit given to ned scott under caption sheet which can be lifted to view. Upset about a new broadway musicals mockery of greek mythology, the goddess terpsichore comes down to earth and lands a part in the show. I think ive blogged about every movie on the set except for down to earth, so i finally got around to watching that one. Down to earth is a film directed by alexander hall with rita hayworth, larry parks, marc platt, roland culver, year. Jul 10, 2015 down to earth 1947 the final rita hayworth movie of the week sends her off on a high note after two lackluster bmovies. Down to earth 1947 quite a few years back i bought the mill creek romance film set that has eight movies on two dvds.

Hollywood stock footage used in down to earth staring rita. Down to earth was first released in the united states on thursday, august 21, 1947 this was seventytwo 72 years ago. Della formazione che ha registrato il disco precedente rimangono solo blackmore e powell. Being a lover of classic movies, i was delighted to view this beautiful 1946 picture. It is in glorious tecnicolor and it is somewhat of a sequel to here comes mr. Macready shouldve been in that part,at least george could sing,even if many didnt know itheard him once,very clear voice so can imagine how he sounded before cigarettes made his voice what it is famous for. Also check 1947 earth videos, photos, wallpapers on.

Detailed information about this film is available from the afi catalog of feature films at, or by clicking here. Sep 19, 2012 down to earth, this 1947 film starring rita hayworth as terpsichore, served as an inspiration for the 1980 olivia newtonjohngene kelly sobaditsfreakinggreat musical film, xanadu. With rita hayworth, larry parks, marc platt, roland culver, james. She works her charms on the shows producer and he incorporates her changes into the show. Rita hayworth was one of those rare presences who could light up a film just by being in it. Oct 24, 2011 earth is a 1998 film directed by deepa mehta. Down to earth magazine, an indian science and environment magazine.

In this paper we are presenting a compare and contrast between parsee diasporic writer bapsi sidhwas ice candy man 1988 and indocanadian film director deepa mehtas earth. Jordan both directed by alexander hall, and in the same universe as cover girl 1944. If you love xanadu, im sure youve stopped reading this post and are running around attempting to track down the film that inspired such a masterpiece. The story is set in 1947 in lahore, where hindu, sikh, parsee, and muslim share a. Down to earth is a quasicontinuationsequel to 1941s here comes mr. Staring larry parks, marc platt, rita hayworth and roland culver.

In down to earth, rita hayworths talents are absolutely showstopping, and with the release of this film, its easy to see why she earned the reputation as the silver screens one and only love goddess. More beautiful than ever, rita hayworth stars as terpsichore, the goddess of dance. Down to earth, this 1947 film starring rita hayworth as terpsichore, served as an inspiration for the 1980 olivia newtonjohngene kelly sobaditsfreakinggreat musical film, xanadu. Down to earth 1947 music by doris fisher lyrics by allan roberts sung by rita hayworth.

Episodi di the last man on earth prima stagione wikipedia. Down to earth 1947 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. Lets stay young forever, this cant be legal, people have more fun than anyone by allan roberts, doris fisher, performed by anita ellis for rita hayworth. Jordan which unfortunately is not available on dvd. Down to earth is a 1947 musical comedy film starring rita hayworth, larry parks, and marc platt, and directed by alexander hall. Reviewed by glenn erickson this semisequel to the hit film blanc here comes mr.

Rita hayworth really was a screen goddess in the late 1940sso why not cast her as terpsichore, the goddess of dance. The film was loosely remade as the olivia newtonjohn disco musical xanadu 1980. Different genre films, but recurring casts and characters. Down to earth has not, itself, been remade, but the title was used for the 2001 film down to earth, which is a remake of here comes mr.

Down to earth 1963, a science fiction short story by harry harrison. Greek ballet by mario castelnuovotedesco, the muses came to earth performed by anita ellis for rita hayworth. It follows similar beats but in this, terpsichore is a greek muse who notices a man using her in his play, but in a way she doesnt approve. Unfortunately, her changes also produce a major flop. Down to earth on dvd 043396037076 from sony pictures home entertainment. With rita hayworth, larry parks, marc platt, roland culver. If one is given just one guess as to who would play a goddess in 1947, they would naturally guess rita hayworth and that is precisely the direction. Publicity for columbia pictures 1947 film, down to earth. It has been released on monday, december 07, 1981 in germany.

Jordan, saved from oblivion thanks to rita hayworths luminous presence, grace and beauty, and jack coles choreography the two had already worked together on gilda. Down to earth 1947 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. From her perch up above, terpsichore discovers that broadway producer danny miller larry parks intends to put together a musical satire. Jordan1941was a comedydrama down to earth 1947 is a musicalcomedy. Jordan and the inspiration for the 1980 xanadu stars rita hayworth as the goddess terpsichore, descending on broadway when she hears she is being lampooned in a new play. Down to earth in turn apparently inspired the 1980 movie xanadu although ive never seen xanadu so i dont know how much of a connection there really is. Down to earth 1947 plot summary 1 upset about a new broadway musicals mockery of greek mythology, the goddess terpsichore comes down to earth and lands a part in the show. Down to earth 1947 film sony pictures entertaiment. From her perch up above, terpsichore discovers that broadway producer danny miller larry parks intends to put together a musical satire, lampooning herself and her fellow greek gods. Although, it is more a case of the characters of mr jordan now played by roland culver, max corkle and heavenly messenger no 40 having been grafted onto a different story, although alexander hall stays on as director. This down to earth has caused some confusion of titles. Kiss of the muse performed by kay starr for adele jergens.

Jack cole s down to earth recast as kenny ortega xanadu down to earth 1947 1947 film le down to earth director alexander hall studio rita hayworth joseff of hollywood. Down to earth e il quarto album in studio dei rainbow. The trip begins in burbank, and heads north on highway 99, is filled with fascinating sights, period vehicles, and ends in the sun valley located in the san fernando valley. Down to earth 1947, a film by alexander hall theiapolis. If a flat rate box is a cheaper alternative for your location im willing to accommodate. Down to earth is a 1947 columbia musical starring rita hayworth. Jordan, down to earth is a fantasy musical comedy about a greek goddess upset at how she is being portrayed in a broadway play so she comes down to earth to fix things. Agree larry parks was a very poor str for this film. Down to earth is a quasi continuationsequel to 1941s here comes mr. Its not usually regarded as one of her great films, but we shall see.

Down to earth book, a 2008 canadian student anthology. Watching down to earth 1947 is like watching a fantasy anthology series about ppl going from heaven to earth to accomplish a task. Hollywood stock footage used in down to earth staring. The footage shot by columbia was taken on the evening of april 17, 1946, and used in the film down to earth 1947 starring rita hayworth and larry parks. Down to earth 1947 the final rita hayworth movie of the week sends her off on a high note after two lackluster bmovies. While edward everett horton and james gleason reprise their roles from the earlier film, roland culver replaces claude rains as mr. Aakens rating of the film down to earth aaken a musical sequel to here comes mr. Down to earth 1947 is a musical comedy starring rita hayworth, larry parks, and marc platt, and directed by alexander hall. Down to earth 1947 rita hayworth the earth images revimage. Oddly, practically everyone in this movie cannot singa serious problem as its a musical many of the characters were dubbed and while rita hayworth was. Jordan1941was a comedydrama down to earth1947 is a musicalcomedy.