Down to Earth (1917)

19171h 11mdir. John Emerson, Joseph HenaberyUnited Statessilent filmromantic comedy film

With Douglas Fairbanks, Eileen Percy, Gustav von Seyffertitz, Bull Montana

Directed by John Emerson, Joseph Henabery

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Down to Earth, also known as The Optimist, is a 1917 American silent romantic comedy film starring Douglas Fairbanks and Eileen Percy, and directed by John Emerson. Most of the principal photography was filmed in Yosemite National Park.

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