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Of Human Bondage

Of Human Bondage

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Of Human Bondage

"The Love That Lifted a Man to Paradise......and Hurled Him Back to Earth Again"

1934

1h 23m

6.5(143 votes)

Drama

Romance

Overview

A young man finds himself attracted to a cold and unfeeling waitress who may ultimately destroy them both.

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RKO Radio Pictures

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10 featured cast members

Starring

Leslie Howard

Leslie Howard

Philip Carey

Bette Davis

Bette Davis

Mildred Rogers

Frances Dee

Frances Dee

Sally Athelny

Kay Johnson

Kay Johnson

Norah

Reginald Denny

Reginald Denny

Harry Griffiths

Alan Hale

Alan Hale

Emil Miller

Reginald Sheffield

Reginald Sheffield

Cyril Dunsford

Reginald Owen

Reginald Owen

Thorpe Athelny

Desmond Roberts

Desmond Roberts

Dr. Jacobs

Harry Allen

Harry Allen

Taxi Driver (uncredited)

Creative team

Directed by: John Cromwell
Written by: Lester Cohen
Produced by: Pandro S. Berman

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