Downhill(1927)
A College Hero round whom is woven a picture of Love and Treachery.
Downhill 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.
Downhill (1927) is a drama film directed by Alfred Hitchcock, released on October 24, 1927 with a runtime of 1h 46m. It stars Ivor Novello, Ben Webster, Norman McKinnel and Robin Irvine. Viewers rate it 5.7 out of 10 across 101 ratings.
- Director:
- Alfred Hitchcock
- Writers:
- Eliot Stannard, Ivor Novello, Constance Collier
- Producers:
- C.M. Woolf, Michael Balcon
- Cinematographer:
- Claude L. McDonnell
- Production:
- Gainsborough Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Downhill (1927) Trailer
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Downhill Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ivor Novello
as Roddy Berwick
Ben Webster
as Dr. Dawson
Norman McKinnel
as Sir Thomas Berwick
Robin Irvine
as Tim Wakeley
Jerrold Robertshaw
as The Rev. Henry Wakeley
Sybil Rhoda
as Sybil Wakeley
Annette Benson
as Mabel
- Lilian Braithwaite
Lilian Braithwaite
as Lady Berwick
- Isabel Jeans
Isabel Jeans
as Julia
Ian Hunter
as Archie
Hannah Jones
as Dresser
- Barbara Gott
Barbara Gott
as Madame Michet
Key crew
Directed by Alfred Hitchcock, written by Eliot Stannard, Ivor Novello and Constance Collier, produced by C.M. Woolf and Michael Balcon.
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Downhill Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.7/10 from 101 ratings.
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Downhill – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Downhill online?
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Downhill (1927) is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel and HBO Max, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Downhill?
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The main cast of Downhill (1927) includes Ivor Novello, Ben Webster, Norman McKinnel, Robin Irvine and Jerrold Robertshaw. The film was directed by Alfred Hitchcock. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Downhill released?
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Downhill was released on October 24, 1927 and runs for 1h 46m.
Is Downhill worth watching?
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Downhill (1927) holds an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from 101 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Downhill?
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Yes. The official Downhill trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.