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Downhill

NR19271h 46mAlfred Hitchcock
IMDb 6.0 · Rotten Tomatoes 83% · Metacritic 66

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"A College Hero round whom is woven a picture of Love and Treachery."

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.

Drama
Boarding SchoolLoyaltyGigoloStage ShowSilent FilmHeadmasterFall GuyFall From GraceExpelled From SchoolMisfortune

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What is Downhill (1927) 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 stars in Downhill?

Downhill stars Ivor Novello (Roddy Berwick), Ben Webster (Dr. Dawson), Norman McKinnel (Sir Thomas Berwick), Robin Irvine (Tim Wakeley), Jerrold Robertshaw (The Rev. Henry Wakeley). The film was directed by Alfred Hitchcock.

How long is Downhill?

Downhill has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1927. It is rated NR.

Is Downhill worth watching?

Downhill holds an IMDb rating of 6.0/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 83. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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