The Skin Game
“Ancestral pride v. Industrial progress.”
Synopsis
An old traditional family and a modern family battle over land in a small English village.
Top Cast
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C. V. France
Mr. Hillcrist
Helen Haye
Mrs. Hillcrist
Jill Esmond
Jill Hillcrist
Edmund Gwenn
Mr. Hornblower
John Longden
Charles Hornblower
Phyllis Konstam
Chloe Hornblower
Frank Lawton
Rolf Hornblower
Edward Chapman
Dawker
Dora Gregory
Mrs. Jackman
George Bancroft
Second Stranger
R.E. Jeffrey
First Stranger
Herbert Ross
Mr. Jackman
Ronald Frankau
Auctioneer
Rodney Ackland
Man at Auction (uncredited)
Ivor Barnard
Man at Auction (uncredited)
Wally Patch
Van Driver (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 20, 1931
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 15, 2025
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alfred Hitchcock
- Screenplay & Story
- John Galsworthy, Alfred Hitchcock, Alma Reville
- Original Title
- The Skin Game
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- British International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alfred Hitchcock
John Galsworthy, Alfred Hitchcock, Alma Reville
Jack E. Cox
A.R. Gobbett, Rene Marrison
John Maxwell
Department Leadership Roster
Alfred Hitchcock
Director
John Maxwell
Producer
Jack E. Cox
Director of Photography
A.R. Gobbett
Editor
Rene Marrison
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Skin Game
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What is The Skin Game about?
An old traditional family and a modern family battle over land in a small English village.
Who directed The Skin Game?
The Skin Game was directed by Alfred Hitchcock.
Who stars in The Skin Game?
The principal cast of The Skin Game includes C. V. France, Helen Haye, Jill Esmond, Edmund Gwenn, John Longden.
When was The Skin Game released and how long is it?
The Skin Game was released in 1931 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Skin Game?
The Skin Game holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).