The Skin Game (1931)

Synopsis: A retired aristocratic Englishman, Mr. Hillcrist (C. V. France) sells his estate to a Scotsman, Mr. Hornblower (Edmund Gwenn). The buyer, however, breaks his word not to eject tenants from the... A retired aristocratic Englishman, Mr. Hillcrist (C. V. France) sells his estate to a Scotsman, Mr. Hornblower (Edmund Gwenn). The buyer, however, breaks his word not to eject tenants from the estate and goes on to build a factory on the site. The aristocratic family believes they've been conned, calling the arrangement a skin game, and big problems ensue. Both men are determined to buy the property that separates their estates. Hornblower plans to build another factory, while Hillcrist wants to preserve the view from his windows. Vowing to uphold the moral superiority and rights of her family over the land, Mrs. Hillcrist (Helen Haye) resorts to blackmailing the Scotsman's daughter-in-law, Chloe (Phyllis Konstam). Showcasing a combination of long takes and elaborate montage sequences, the film is a faithful adaptation of the popular play by John Galsworthy. It also features fabulous early performances by such future stars as Edmund Gwenn and Helen Hayes. [More]

Starring: Edmund Gwenn, Jill Esmond, John Longden, C.V. France

Starring: Edmund Gwenn, Jill Esmond, John Longden, C.V. France, Phyllis Konstam, Frank Lawton, Edward Chapman, Helen Hayes

Director: Alfred Hitchcock

Director: Alfred Hitchcock
Story: John Galsworthy
Producer: John Maxwell
Screenwriter: Alfred Hitchcock, Alma Reville

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