Downhill (When Boys Leave Home) (1928)
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36% of users liked it
(108 ratings)
The black sheep of a prosperous family's life begins its downward spiral when he is expelled from school after shielding a friend from punishment. Following several desultory adventures, Novello weds faithless actress Isabel Jeans, who divests him of what little money he has and runs off with… More The black sheep of a prosperous family's life begins its downward spiral when he is expelled from school after shielding a friend from punishment. Following several desultory adventures, Novello weds faithless actress Isabel Jeans, who divests him of what little money he has and runs off with another man. Only when he is at his lowest is Novello forgiven by his family.
- Rating, Runtime
- Unrated, 1 hr. 35 min.
- Directed By
- Alfred Hitchcock
- Written By
- Constance Collier, Ivor Novello
- Genres
- Drama, Action & Adventure, Mystery & Suspense, Classics
- In Theaters
- Jan 1, 1927 Wide
Critic Reviews
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, Time Out
It's directed by Hitchcock with imagination and, especially in the first half, much comedy.
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Cast
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Lillian Braithwaiteas Lady Berwick -
Violet Farebrotheras The Poetess -
Alf Goddardas The Swede
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Barbara Gottas Mme. Michet -
Ian Hunteras Archie -
Robin Irvineas Tim Wakely
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