Downhill (1927)

6.0Not Rated80 minDirector: Alfred Hitchcock

1927 British film by Alfred Hitchcock

Downhill is a 1927 British silent drama film directed by Alfred Hitchcock, starring Ivor Novello, Robin Irvine and Isabel Jeans, and based on the play Down Hill by Novello and Constance Collier. The film was produced by Gainsborough Pictures at their Islington studios. Downhill was Hitchcock's fourth film as director, but the fifth to be released. Its American alternative title was When Boys Leave Home.

Plot summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

FAQ

What is Downhill about?
Downhill (1927) — Public schoolboy Roddy Berwick is expelled from school when he takes the blame for a friend's charge and his life falls apart in a series of misadventures.
Is Downhill based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is Downhill scary?
Content rating: Not Rated. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.
What is Downhill (1927) about? Plot, synopsis and ending explained — Screencodex