Goddess Terpsichore (Rita Hayworth) comes down to earth when she discovers a Broadway musical is mocking Greek mythology.
Down to Earth is the ill-advised sequel to Here Comes Mr. Jordan. This film has a good plotline, but the execution leaves a lot to be desired.
There are several big problems: the absolutely awful musical score (I have to give props to the actors for singing the songs), and Larry Parks, who is just about the most uncharismatic leading man I've ever seen. However, the main problem is that they recast Mr. Jordan. Roland Culver does an alright job, but he's not nearly as great as Claude Rains was.
However, there's good stuff as well. Rita Hayworth is perfectly cast as a goddess (she is a goddess, isn't she?), and James Gleason and Edward Everett Horton reprise their roles as Max Corkle and Messenger 7013 respectively. Fred from I Love Lucy appears as a police detective.
This isn't as bad as people say it is, but it doesn't hold a candle to Here Comes Mr. Jordan. First time viewing. 3/5
Down to Earth is the ill-advised sequel to Here Comes Mr. Jordan. This film has a good plotline, but the execution leaves a lot to be desired.
There are several big problems: the absolutely awful musical score (I have to give props to the actors for singing the songs), and Larry Parks, who is just about the most uncharismatic leading man I've ever seen. However, the main problem is that they recast Mr. Jordan. Roland Culver does an alright job, but he's not nearly as great as Claude Rains was.
However, there's good stuff as well. Rita Hayworth is perfectly cast as a goddess (she is a goddess, isn't she?), and James Gleason and Edward Everett Horton reprise their roles as Max Corkle and Messenger 7013 respectively. Fred from I Love Lucy appears as a police detective.
This isn't as bad as people say it is, but it doesn't hold a candle to Here Comes Mr. Jordan. First time viewing. 3/5