Downhill (1927)

5.7/10 106 min Drama

Overview

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.

Cast

Ivor Novello

Roddy Berwick

Ben Webster

Dr. Dawson

Norman McKinnel

Sir Thomas Berwick

Robin Irvine

Tim Wakeley

Jerrold Robertshaw

The Rev. Henry Wakeley

Sybil Rhoda

Sybil Wakeley

Annette Benson

Mabel

Isabel Jeans

Julia

Ian Hunter

Archie

Hannah Jones

Dresser

Violet Farebrother

Poetess

Constance Collier

Dance Hall Lady with Purse (uncredited)

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