Of Human Bondage

Jul 20, 1934

1h 23m

★ 6.5

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

Overview

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

Genres

Drama

Romance

Production Companies

RKO Radio Pictures

Of Human Bondage Trailers

Cast

Philip Carey

Leslie Howard

Mildred Rogers

Bette Davis

Sally Athelny

Frances Dee

Norah

Kay Johnson

Harry Griffiths

Reginald Denny

Emil Miller

Alan Hale

Cyril Dunsford

Reginald Sheffield

Thorpe Athelny

Reginald Owen

Dr. Jacobs

Desmond Roberts

Cabbie at End (uncredited)

Harry Allen

J. Murphy (uncredited)

Ray Atchley

Policeman Removing Mildred (uncredited)

Frank Baker

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