Of Human Bondage
The Love That Lifted a Man to Paradise......and Hurled Him Back to Earth Again
1934 · 1h 23m · Approved
Drama, Romance
Directed by
John Cromwell
Overview
A young man finds himself attracted to a cold and unfeeling waitress who may ultimately destroy them both.
Director and cast
- John Cromwell Director
- Leslie Howard as Philip Carey
- Bette Davis as Mildred Rogers
- Frances Dee as Sally Athelny
- Kay Johnson as Norah
- Reginald Denny as Harry Griffiths
- Alan Hale as Emil Miller
- Reginald Sheffield as Cyril Dunsford
- Reginald Owen as Thorpe Athelny
- Desmond Roberts as Dr. Jacobs
- Harry Allen as Cabbie at End (uncredited)
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