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Downhill (1927)
Directed by Alfred Hitchcock
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Overview
Roddy, first son of the rich Berwick family, is expelled from school when he takes the blame for his friend Tim’s charge. His family sends him away and all of his friends leave him alone. Through many life choices that don’t work out in his favor, Roddy begins to find his life slowly spiraling out of his control.
Rated NR | Length 106 minutes
Actors
Ivor Novello | Ben Webster | Norman McKinnel | Robin Irvine | Jerrold Robertshaw | Sybil Rhoda | Annette Benson | Lilian Braithwaite | Isabel Jeans | Ian Hunter | Hannah Jones | Barbara Gott | Violet Farebrother | Alf Goddard | Constance Collier | Daisy Jackson | J. Nelson
Viewing History (seen 1 time)
| Date Viewed | Device | Format | Source | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/21/2025 | Computer | Streaming | Video on Demand | 6 stars |
| (Average) 6 stars |
Viewing Notes
The version on Youtube I found is an excellent HD print from BFI, beautifully tinted, with no score, so truly silent. The cinematography is excellent, which is what makes this a compelling watch. One of a handful of Hitchcock’s early films I don’t own.
The story itself is fairly mundane (though backed by good acting) and way too drawn out, but I can’t ignore just how great it looks.
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