Downhill_
"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.
Starring
Ivor Novello, Ben Webster, Norman McKinnel
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Year context
Downhill was released 99 years ago in 1927.
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, Rodd...
Downhill is a Drama film with a runtime of 1h 46m.
CAST (17)
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
Lilian Braithwaite
Lady Berwick
Isabel Jeans
Julia
Ian Hunter
Archie
Hannah Jones
Dresser
BG
Barbara Gott
Madame Michet
Violet Farebrother
Poetess
AG
Alf Goddard
Sailor
Constance Collier
Dance Hall Lady with Purse (uncredited)
DJ
Daisy Jackson
The Seductive Waitress (uncredited)
JN
J. Nelson
Hibbert (uncredited)
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
106 min (1h 46m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
5.8/10 (90 votes)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Downhill about?
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.
How long is Downhill?
Downhill has a runtime of 106 minutes (1h 46m).
Who stars in Downhill?
The cast of Downhill includes Ivor Novello, Ben Webster, Norman McKinnel, Robin Irvine, Jerrold Robertshaw.
What is the rating of Downhill?
Downhill has a rating of 5.8 out of 10 based on 90 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Drama
