Film

Chained

1934 · 1h 16m · Romance · Drama

When she's in his arms, it's the grandest thrill the screen can give!

IMDb

6.3

Richard, a millionaire in love with his secretary, Diane, is dispirited when his wife refuses to divorce him. Concerned that Diane will now lose interest, Richard offers her an all-expense-paid cruise to Argentina so that she can think it over. While traveling, however, Diane falls in love with fellow traveler Mike. She resolves to come clean to Richard, but upon return she becomes conflicted when she finds out he was able to get divorced after all.

Joan Crawford

Diane Lovering

Clark Gable

Michael 'Mike' Bradley

Otto Kruger

Richard I. Field

Stuart Erwin

John L. 'Johnnie' Smith

Una O'Connor

Amy, Diane's Maid

Marjorie Gateson

Mrs. Louise Field

Akim Tamiroff

Pablo, the Ranch Chef

Ernie Alexander

Deck Steward with Food Cart (uncredited)

Hooper Atchley

S.S. Official (uncredited)

Ward Bond

Ship Steward (uncredited)

Wade Boteler

Max (uncredited)

Tommy Bupp

Boy Fishing on Dock (uncredited)

Francis X. Bushman Jr.

Gun Salesman (uncredited)

Nora Cecil

Edith (uncredited)

Colin Chase

Photographer (uncredited)

Theresa Maxwell Conover

Miss Roberts (uncredited)

• Clarence BrownDirector · Producer
• John Lee MahinScreenplay
• Edgar SelwynStory
• Hunt StrombergProducer
• George J. FolseyDirector of Photography
• Herbert StothartOriginal Music Composer
• Robert KernEditor

Release date

August 31, 1934

Status

Released

Original language

English

Runtime

1h 16m

Rated

NR

Genres

Romance, Drama

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