Chained(1934)
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Chained 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.
Chained (1934) is a romance and drama film directed by Clarence Brown, released on August 31, 1934 with a runtime of 1h 16m. It stars Joan Crawford, Clark Gable, Otto Kruger and Stuart Erwin. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 18 ratings.
- Director:
- Clarence Brown
- Writers:
- John Lee Mahin, Edgar Selwyn
- Producers:
- Clarence Brown, Hunt Stromberg
- Cinematographer:
- George J. Folsey
- Composer:
- Herbert Stothart
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Status:
- Released
Chained (1934) Trailer
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Chained Cast & Crew
Main cast
Joan Crawford
as Diane Lovering
Clark Gable
as Michael 'Mike' Bradley
Otto Kruger
as Richard I. Field
Stuart Erwin
as John L. 'Johnnie' Smith
Una O'Connor
as Amy, Diane's Maid
Marjorie Gateson
as Mrs. Louise Field
Akim Tamiroff
as Pablo, the Ranch Chef
- Ernie Alexander
Ernie Alexander
as Deck Steward with Food Cart (uncredited)
Hooper Atchley
as S.S. Official (uncredited)
Ward Bond
as Ship Steward (uncredited)
Wade Boteler
as Max (uncredited)
Tommy Bupp
as Boy Fishing on Dock (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Clarence Brown, written by John Lee Mahin and Edgar Selwyn, produced by Clarence Brown and Hunt Stromberg.
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Chained Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 18 ratings.
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Chained – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Chained online?
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Chained (1934) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Chained?
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The main cast of Chained (1934) includes Joan Crawford, Clark Gable, Otto Kruger, Stuart Erwin and Una O'Connor. The film was directed by Clarence Brown. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Chained released?
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Chained was released on August 31, 1934 and runs for 1h 16m.
Is Chained worth watching?
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Chained (1934) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 18 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy romance and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Chained?
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