The next on my list of Hitchcock films to watch.Number Seventeen was the last film that Hitchcock made for British International Pictures, partly due to the fact that Hitchcock didn't want to film this. He was forced to as punishment over the poor financial success of Rich and Strange. Hitchcock has since said that this film was a disaster and a low point in his career. I couldn't agree more. The highlight of the movie was that it was only 63 minutes long.
The film is based on a play, and it's evident as the entire film takes place in only two locations, one for each half the movie. The film lacks explanation, lacks characterization, and lacks rhythm. It takes place at an empty house in which some thieves have stashed their stolen necklace, and the return to collect it and escape the continent by train (which passes directly under the house), but the neighbour's daughter, a homeless man, and a police detective get in their way.
I can't think of anything positive to say about this film, aside from the fact that in 1932 it may have been considered a generally decent thriller, but it has not stood the test of time (unlike most of Hitchcock's other films).
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