Downhill
“A College Hero round whom is woven a picture of Love and Treachery.”
Synopsis
When school captain Roddy Berwick takes the blame for his friend’s scandal, he is expelled and disowned by his family. Cast out of his privileged world, Roddy drifts through a series of humiliations—from waiter to penniless actor to gigolo—descending ever further into ruin and self-disgust.
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Downhill (1927) - The Journey Home
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-09-19
Top Cast
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Ivor Novello
Roddy Berwick
Ben Webster
Dr. Dawson
Norman McKinnel
Sir Thomas Berwick
Robin Irvine
Tim Wakeley
Jerrold Robertshaw
The Rev. Henry Wakeley
Sybil Rhoda
Sybil Wakeley
Annette Benson
Mabel
Lilian Braithwaite
Lady Berwick
Isabel Jeans
Julia
Ian Hunter
Archie
Hannah Jones
Dresser
Barbara Gott
Madame Michet
Violet Farebrother
Poetess
Alf Goddard
Sailor
Constance Collier
Dance Hall Lady with Purse (uncredited)
Daisy Jackson
The Seductive Waitress (uncredited)
J. Nelson
Hibbert (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1928
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 7, 2013
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alfred Hitchcock
- Screenplay & Story
- Eliot Stannard, Ivor Novello, Constance Collier
- Original Title
- Downhill
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Studios
- Gainsborough Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alfred Hitchcock
Eliot Stannard, Ivor Novello, Constance Collier
Claude L. McDonnell
Ivor Montagu, Lionel Rich
C.M. Woolf, Michael Balcon
Department Leadership Roster
Alfred Hitchcock
Director
Ivor Montagu
Editor
C.M. Woolf
Producer
Michael Balcon
Producer
Claude L. McDonnell
Director of Photography
Lionel Rich
Editor
Bertram Evans
Production Design
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Downhill
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What is Downhill about?
When school captain Roddy Berwick takes the blame for his friend’s scandal, he is expelled and disowned by his family. Cast out of his privileged world, Roddy drifts through a series of humiliations—from waiter to penniless actor to gigolo—descending ever further into ruin and self-disgust.
Who directed Downhill?
Downhill was directed by Alfred Hitchcock.
Who stars in Downhill?
The principal cast of Downhill includes Ivor Novello, Ben Webster, Norman McKinnel, Robin Irvine, Jerrold Robertshaw.
When was Downhill released and how long is it?
Downhill was released in 1927 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Downhill?
Downhill holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).