Downhill

(1927)Directed by Alfred Hitchcock106 minDrama
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.

Ivor Novelloas Roddy Berwick
Ben Websteras Dr. Dawson
Norman McKinnelas Sir Thomas Berwick
Robin Irvineas Tim Wakeley
Jerrold Robertshawas The Rev. Henry Wakeley
Sybil Rhodaas Sybil Wakeley
Annette Bensonas Mabel
Lilian Braithwaiteas Lady Berwick
Isabel Jeansas Julia
Ian Hunteras Archie
Hannah Jonesas Dresser
Barbara Gottas Madame Michet
AGAlf Goddardas Sailor
Constance Collieras Dance Hall Lady with Purse (uncredited)
Daisy Jacksonas The Seductive Waitress (uncredited)
J. Nelsonas Hibbert (uncredited)