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71% Critic Match
Chained
“When she's in his arms, it's the grandest thrill the screen can give!”
7.1 / 10• 1934• 1h 16m•NR• English
RomanceDrama
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Joan Crawford
Diane Lovering
Lead
Clark Gable
Michael 'Mike' Bradley
Otto Kruger
Richard I. Field
Stuart Erwin
John L. 'Johnnie' Smith
Una O'Connor
Amy, Diane's Maid
Marjorie Gateson
Mrs. Louise Field
Akim Tamiroff
Pablo, the Ranch Chef
EA
Ernie Alexander
Deck Steward with Food Cart (uncredited)
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Clarence Brown's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. Chained is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
