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The Love That Lifted a Man to Paradise......and Hurled Him Back to Earth Again - Of Human Bondage
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Title: Of Human Bondage

Release Date: 20 Jul 1934

Runtime: 1h 23m

Genre: Drama, Romance

Director: RKO Radio Pictures

Production Companies: RKO Radio Pictures

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

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Ratings

Average Vote: 6.5 (126 votes)

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
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