Of Human Bondage (1934) Of Human Bondage

Of Human Bondage ★★★ 1934 The first movie version of W. Somerset Maugham's classic novel in which a young, handicapped medical student falls in love with a crude cockney waitress, in a mutually destructive affair. Established Davis's role as the tough, domineering woman. Remade in 1946 and 1964. 84m/B VHS, DVD. Bette Davis, Leslie Howard, Frances Dee, Reginald Owen, Reginald Denny, Alan Hale; Director: John Cromwell; Writer: Lester Cohen; Writer: Henry W. Gerrard; Cameo: Max Steiner.

At-a-glance
Year Released 1934
Length (in minutes) 84
Display Black & White
Formats VHS, DVD
National Film Registry
Credits
Role Name
Actor Reginald Denny
Actor Reginald Owen
Actor Alan Hale
Actor Bette Davis
Actor Leslie Howard
Actor Frances Dee
Cameo Max Steiner
Cinematographer Henry W. Gerrard
Director John Cromwell
Writer Lester Cohen