Down To Earth

Down To Earth

HIS FAMILY TOOK A "HIGH-FLYER," -BUT HE BROUGHT THEM DOWN TO EARTH!!

NR 1932 · 73 min · ★ 7.5 · Comedy

Husband and father Will Rogers tells his spoiled wife and children that they have to economize.

Directed by David Butler · Written by Edwin J. Burke

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