I can tell when I am engaged with a film if I want to get off the chair and strangle one of the cast... Well Leslie Howard engenders exactly that feeling as he plays the hapless, lovestruck "Philip" who has fallen in love with the nasty, scheming "Mildred" - Bette Davis (with a rather dodgy English agent). The chemistry between the two of them is great. She treats him appallingly, yet like a doting puppy he comes…
Top Cast
Leslie Howard
Philip Carey
Bette Davis
Mildred Rogers
Frances Dee
Sally Athelny
Kay Johnson
Norah
Reginald Denny
Harry Griffiths
Alan Hale
Emil Miller
Reginald Sheffield
Cyril Dunsford
Reginald Owen
Thorpe Athelny
Desmond Roberts
Dr. Jacobs
Harry Allen
Taxi Driver (uncredited)
Ray Atchley
J. Murphy (uncredited)
Frank Baker
Policeman Removing Mildred (uncredited)
Evelyn Beresford
Coughing Lady (uncredited)
Jimmy Casey
(uncredited)
Ma Curly
Charwoman (uncredited)
Byron Fitzpatrick
(uncredited)
Reviews
Early on in Of Human Bondage Philip Carey (Leslie Howard) is told “You will never be anything but mediocre.” Soon after, Mildred Rogers is described as “anemic … ill-natured and contemptible.” Neither will ever do anything to disprove these assessments. Carey especially will never be able to overcome his weakness; he was literally born with a clubfoot, but his real problem is that he never develops a figurative…
FAQ about Of Human Bondage
What is Of Human Bondage about?
A young man finds himself attracted to a cold and unfeeling waitress who may ultimately destroy them both.
When was Of Human Bondage released?
Of Human Bondage was released in 1934.
What genres does Of Human Bondage belong to?
Of Human Bondage is categorised as Drama, Romance.
Who stars in Of Human Bondage?
The cast of Of Human Bondage includes Leslie Howard, Bette Davis, Frances Dee, Kay Johnson, Reginald Denny.