Why it may be worth watching
- Chained combines Romance and Drama elements in one feature.
- The principal cast includes Joan Crawford, Clark Gable, Otto Kruger.
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Chained
When she's in his arms, it's the grandest thrill the screen can give!
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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Cast
Joan CrawfordDiane Lovering
Clark GableMichael 'Mike' Bradley
Otto KrugerRichard I. Field
Stuart ErwinJohn L. 'Johnnie' Smith
Una O'ConnorAmy, Diane's Maid
Marjorie GatesonMrs. Louise Field
Akim TamiroffPablo, the Ranch Chef
Ernie AlexanderDeck Steward with Food Cart (uncredited)
Hooper AtchleyS.S. Official (uncredited)
Ward BondShip Steward (uncredited)
Wade BotelerMax (uncredited)
Tommy BuppBoy Fishing on Dock (uncredited)
Francis X. Bushman Jr.Gun Salesman (uncredited)
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Who may enjoy it
Best suited to viewers looking for Romance, Drama. Its shorter runtime also makes it easier to fit into one sitting.
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A regional age classification is not currently listed. Metadata signals include violence or peril. Ratings vary by country; use this as a quick screening note rather than a complete parental guide.
Themes and topics
new york citylove triangledivorceshipping magnateshipboard romancegun shophorse breederrich old man marries young girl
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