Chained
“When she's in his arms, it's the grandest thrill the screen can give!”
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.
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Type: Clip • Published 2011-07-12
Top Cast
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Joan Crawford
Diane Lovering
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
Ernie Alexander
Deck Steward with Food Cart (uncredited)
Hooper Atchley
S.S. Official (uncredited)
Ward Bond
Ship Steward (uncredited)
Wade Boteler
Max (uncredited)
Tommy Bupp
Boy Fishing on Dock (uncredited)
Francis X. Bushman Jr.
Gun Salesman (uncredited)
Nora Cecil
Edith (uncredited)
Colin Chase
Photographer (uncredited)
Theresa Maxwell Conover
Miss Roberts (uncredited)
Nick Copeland
Roy (uncredited)
Gino Corrado
Cafe Waiter (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 31, 1934
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Clarence Brown
- Screenplay & Story
- John Lee Mahin
- Original Score
- Herbert Stothart
- Original Title
- Chained
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Clarence Brown
John Lee Mahin, Edgar Selwyn
Herbert Stothart
George J. Folsey
Robert Kern
Clarence Brown, Hunt Stromberg
Department Leadership Roster
Clarence Brown
Director
John Lee Mahin
Screenplay
Clarence Brown
Producer
Adrian
Costume Design
Hunt Stromberg
Producer
Robert Kern
Editor
George J. Folsey
Director of Photography
Herbert Stothart
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Chained
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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 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.
Who directed Chained?
Chained was directed by Clarence Brown.
Who stars in Chained?
The principal cast of Chained includes Joan Crawford, Clark Gable, Otto Kruger, Stuart Erwin, Una O'Connor.
When was Chained released and how long is it?
Chained was released in 1934 with a total runtime of 1h 16m.
Who composed the musical score for Chained?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Chained was composed by Herbert Stothart.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Chained?
Chained holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).