Of Human Bondage

Name: Of Human Bondage
Director: John Cromwell
Released: 1934
Rating: 7
Cast: Frances Dee, Reginald Owen, Jimmy Casey, Bette Davis, Tempe Pigott

1934John CromwellIMDb: 7/10

Synopsis

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

Director

John Cromwell

Cast

Jimmy Casey

Evelyn Beresford

Irene Rich

Tempe Pigott

Editor's Choice Analysis

Of Human Bondage: Bette Davis's Unforgettable, Brutal Turn

Alright, so, Of Human Bondage isn't exactly a cozy Sunday afternoon watch. But if you’re curious about seeing one of the most famously *brutal* performances in classic Hollywood, especially from a young Bette Davis, you absolutely need to check it out. It’s a deep dive into obsession, the kind that makes you want to ye...

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The movie Of Human Bondage was directed by John Cromwell.

Of Human Bondage was released in the year 1934.

Of Human Bondage has an IMDb rating of 7 out of 10.

Of Human Bondage is a movie from United States.

Of Human Bondage is categorised as Drama, Romance, Film-Noir in the cult cinema archive at Dbcult.

Of Human Bondage features Jimmy Casey, Evelyn Beresford, Irene Rich, Tempe Pigott.

The screenplay for Of Human Bondage was written by Lester Cohen, Ann Coleman, W. Somerset Maugham.

Yes, Of Human Bondage (1934) is featured in the Dbcult archive as a curated cult cinema title, known for its Drama and Romance qualities.

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Summary

This film follows Philip Carey, a young man with a clubfoot who’s trying to become a doctor in London. He falls completely, almost hopelessly, in love with Mildred Rogers, a waitress who is, frankly, pretty awful to him. The story digs into how his obsession with her really just messes up his life and everything around him. It’s a raw look at a toxic relationship and how hard it is to break free.

Synopsis

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

Review Excerpt

"Alright, so, Of Human Bondage isn't exactly a cozy Sunday afternoon watch. But if you’re curious about seeing one of the most famously *brutal* performances in classic Hollywood, especially from a young Bette Davis, you absolutely need to check it out. It’s a deep dive into obsession, the kind that makes you want to yell at the screen. Anyone looking for a feel-good romance or a neatly tied-up story will probably find it pretty draining, because this film is a masterclass in emotional torment. ..."

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