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Of Human Bondage

1934·US
Director: John Cromwell
DramaRomance

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

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

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Cast

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

H

Harry Allen

Cabbie at End (uncredited)

R

Ray Atchley

J. Murphy (uncredited)

Frank Baker

Frank Baker

Policeman Removing Mildred (uncredited)

E

Evelyn Beresford

Coughing Lady (uncredited)

J

Jimmy Casey

(uncredited)

M

Ma Curly

Charwoman (uncredited)

Crew

Henry W. Gerrard

cinematographer

Max Steiner

composer

Lester Cohen

writer

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