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The Skin Game (1931)

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This uncharacteristic Alfred Hitchcock endeavor was adapted by Hitch and his wife, Alma Reville, from a play by John Galsworthy. The British countryside turns into an ideological battlefield when Hornblower (Edmund Gwenn), a wealthy, self-man tradesman, stakes his claim to a piece of valuable forest property controlled for literally centuries by the "landed gentry." The local squire (C.V. France) and his wife (Helen Haye) dig in their heels and refuse to acknowledge Hornblower's presence -- how

PG, 1 hr. 27 min.

Drama, Classics, Comedy

Alfred Hitchcock, Alma Reville

Sep 5, 2000

Warner Home Video

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Mr. Galsworthy's narrative is bound to enlist one's attention, but Mr. Hitchcock, who is responsible for the adaptation as well as the direction, cannot be said to have accomplished either task in a fashion the subject deserves.

January 28, 2006 Full Review Source: New York Times | Comment
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A rather stagy and creaky early talkie (1931) by Alfred Hitchcock.

January 1, 2000 Full Review Source: Chicago Reader | Comment
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All talk and no action.

June 10, 2009 Full Review Source: Ozus' World Movie Reviews | Comment
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One of my favourite early Hitchcock movies. Greed and wealth fuels a family feud which could end in tragedy.

September 3, 2010
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An interesting early flick from Hitch about two warring families who lose all perspective about what they are fighting for and how to keep their own morals. The film is certainly rough in spots and not horribly exciting but the overall work is entertaining with occasional Hitchcock flourishes that tease of things yet

December 23, 2011

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