Chained
"When she's in his arms, it's the grandest thrill the screen can give!"
Originally released in 1934. Chained is a romance/drama film. directed by Clarence Brown. At just 76 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Joan Crawford, Clark Gable, and Otto Kruger
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 31, 1934
91 years ago
Runtime
1h 16m
76 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (16 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Joan Crawford
as Diane Lovering
Clark Gable
as Michael 'Mike' Bradley
Otto Kruger
as Richard I. Field
Stuart Erwin
as John L. 'Johnnie' Smith
Una O'Connor
as Amy, Diane's Maid
Marjorie Gateson
as Mrs. Louise Field
Akim Tamiroff
as Pablo, the Ranch Chef
Ernie Alexander
as Deck Steward with Food Cart (uncredited)
Hooper Atchley
as S.S. Official (uncredited)
Ward Bond
as Ship Steward (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chained about?
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 cru...
Who directed Chained?
Chained was directed by Clarence Brown.
How long is Chained?
Chained has a runtime of 1 hours and 16 minutes (76 minutes total).
When was Chained released?
Chained was released on August 31, 1934 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Chained?
The main cast of Chained includes Joan Crawford, Clark Gable, Otto Kruger, Stuart Erwin, Una O'Connor.