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The Skin Game (1931) | Criteria

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The Skin Game

English • 1931 • 1h 22m

This film is not currently available on the Criterion Channel

Director

Alfred Hitchcock

2.75/5·3.7K ratings·874 reviewson Letterboxd

Synopsis

An old traditional family and a modern family battle over land in a small English village.

Included in
British Hitchcock
Position 6
Included in
December 2023
Position 77
Included in
Hitchcock for the Holidays
Position 7

Credits

Crew

DirectorAlfred Hitchcock

CinematographerJack E. Cox

EditorRene Marrison, A.R. Gobbett

ProducerJohn Maxwell

Cast

C. V. Franceas Mr. Hillcrist

Helen Hayeas Mrs. Hillcrist

Jill Esmondas Jill Hillcrist

Edmund Gwennas Mr. Hornblower

John Longdenas Charles Hornblower

Phyllis Konstam

as Chloe Hornblower

Frank Lawtonas Rolf Hornblower

Edward Chapmanas Dawker

Dora Gregoryas Mrs. Jackman

George Bancroftas Second Stranger

R.E. Jeffreyas First Stranger

Herbert Rossas Mr. Jackman

Ronald Frankauas Auctioneer

Rodney Acklandas Man at Auction (uncredited)

Ivor Barnardas Man at Auction (uncredited)

Wally Patchas Van Driver (uncredited)