Hearts in Bondage
"Inspired romance - Bright gallantry - High courage - Against the blood-stained background of a war-torn nation!"
Originally released in 1936. Hearts in Bondage is a drama/history film. directed by Lew Ayres. At just 72 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring James Dunn, Mae Clarke, and David Manners
Synopsis
Best friends Kenneth Reynolds and Raymond Jordan are U.S. Navy officers, and Kenneth is engaged to Raymond's sister. But the eruption of the Civil War divides them, as Raymond stands by his native Virginia while Kenneth remains on duty as a Northern officer. Kenneth's uncle, John Ericsson, designs a new kind of ship, an ironclad he calls the Monitor. Eventually the war pits Kenneth, on board the Monitor, against his friend Raymond, serving aboard the South's own ironclad, the Merrimac (as it is called here). A naval battle ensues, one that will go down in history.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 26, 1936
89 years ago
Runtime
1h 12m
72 minutes total
User Rating
4.4/10
Mixed (9 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Republic Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hearts in Bondage about?
Best friends Kenneth Reynolds and Raymond Jordan are U.S. Navy officers, and Kenneth is engaged to Raymond's sister. But the eruption of the Civil War divides them, as Raymond stands by his native ...
Who directed Hearts in Bondage?
Hearts in Bondage was directed by Lew Ayres.
How long is Hearts in Bondage?
Hearts in Bondage has a runtime of 1 hours and 12 minutes (72 minutes total).
When was Hearts in Bondage released?
Hearts in Bondage was released on May 26, 1936 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Hearts in Bondage?
The main cast of Hearts in Bondage includes James Dunn, Mae Clarke, David Manners, Charlotte Henry, Henry B. Walthall.