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IMDbNR191750mUnited States of America

Bondage

Topics:#lost film

Synopsis

Dorothy Phillips was starred as Elinor Crawford, a small-town girl who becomes a reporter on a big-city newspaper -- and immediately plunges into the "Bohemian" lifestyle. Assigned to interview a condemned murderer, Elinor must first obtain permission from criminal lawyer Evan Klavert (William Stowell), who happens to hail from Elinor's hometown and who prudishly disapproves of her current mode of living.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

October 17, 1917

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Ida May Park
Screenplay & Story
Edna Kenton, Ida May Park
Original Title
Bondage
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
No Language
Runtime
50m
Production Studios
Bluebird Photoplays, Universal Film Manufacturing Company

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Ida May Park

Screenplay & Story

Edna Kenton, Ida May Park

Director of Photography

King D. Gray

Department Leadership Roster

Ida May Park

Ida May Park

Director

King D. Gray

Director of Photography

Ida May Park

Ida May Park

Writer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: NR

NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)NR

Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Bondage.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bondage

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Bondage about?

Dorothy Phillips was starred as Elinor Crawford, a small-town girl who becomes a reporter on a big-city newspaper -- and immediately plunges into the "Bohemian" lifestyle. Assigned to interview a condemned murderer, Elinor must first obtain permission from criminal lawyer Evan Klavert (William Stowell), who happens to hail from Elinor's hometown and who prudishly disapproves of her current mode of living.

Who directed Bondage?

Bondage was directed by Ida May Park.

Who stars in Bondage?

The principal cast of Bondage includes Dorothy Phillips, Gretchen Lederer, Gertrude Astor, William Stowell, J. B. McLaughlin.

When was Bondage released and how long is it?

Bondage was released in 1917 with a total runtime of 50m.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Bondage?

Bondage holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).