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Of Human Bondage (1934)

★ 7.0Approved83 minDirector: John Cromwell

1934 film by John Cromwell

Of Human Bondage is a 1934 American drama film directed by John Cromwell and regarded by critics as the film that made Bette Davis a star. The screenplay by Lester Cohen is based on the 1915 novel Of Human Bondage by W. Somerset Maugham.

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What is Of Human Bondage about?
Of Human Bondage (1934) — Abandoning artistic ambitions, sensitive and club-footed Philip Carey enrolls in medical school and falls in love with a waitress Mildred Rogers. She rejects him, runs off with a salesman and returns unmarried and pregnant. Philip gets her an apartment and they become engaged. Mi
Is Of Human Bondage based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is Of Human Bondage scary?
Content rating: Approved. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.