Down to Earth 1917

Synopsis:

A healthy outdoors-type follows the girl he loves to a resort for wealthy hypochondriacs. In order to prove to her and the other patients that their "illnesses" are all in their minds, he hatches a scheme to take them on a boat ride, then get them stranded in the wilderness, where he can show them that they can live without their pills, doctors and "cures".

Directed by: John Emerson
Written by: Anita Loos & John Emerson
Runtime: 70 minutes
Tagline: A satire on the indoor sports of society versus the close-to-nature idea.
Cast:
Douglas Fairbanks
Douglas Fairbanks
Billy Gaynor 
Eileen Percy
Eileen Percy
Ethel Forsythe 
Gustav von Seyffertitz
Gustav von Seyffertitz
Dr. Jollyem 
Charles McHugh
Charles McHugh
Dr. Samm 
Charles K. Gerrard
Charles K. Gerrard
Charles Riddles - Ethel's Lover 
William H. Keith
William H. Keith
Mr. Carter 
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Also known as:
  • L'île du salut
  • The Optimist