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Of Human Bondage
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Of Human Bondage

1934-07-20 · 83 min · ★ 6.5

Drama · Romance

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

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Directors
John Cromwell
Production companies
RKO Radio Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Leslie HowardLeslie HowardPhilip Carey
Bette DavisBette DavisMildred Rogers
Frances DeeFrances DeeSally Athelny
Kay JohnsonKay JohnsonNorah
Reginald DennyReginald DennyHarry Griffiths
Alan HaleAlan HaleEmil Miller
Reginald SheffieldReginald SheffieldCyril Dunsford
Reginald OwenReginald OwenThorpe Athelny
Desmond RobertsDesmond RobertsDr. Jacobs
Harry AllenHarry AllenTaxi Driver (uncredited)
Ray AtchleyJ. Murphy (uncredited)
Frank BakerFrank BakerPoliceman Removing Mildred (uncredited)
Evelyn BeresfordCoughing Lady (uncredited)
Jimmy Casey(uncredited)
Ma CurlyCharwoman (uncredited)
Byron Fitzpatrick(uncredited)
Frankie GrandettaNewsboy (uncredited)
Tommy HughesEnglishman (uncredited)
Kenner G. KempKenner G. KempHospital Interne (uncredited)
Billy Mills(uncredited)

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