Chained (1934): Cast
Chained is a 1934 romantic drama directed by Clarence Brown, starring Otto Kruger as Richard I. Field, Joan Crawford and Mickey Rooney. It runs 1 hour 16 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 16m (76 min)
- Director
- Clarence Brown
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Chained About?
The premise of Chained without spoilers.
Richard, a millionaire, wants to marry his secretary Diane, but his wife blocks a divorce. To keep Diane’s interest, he finances an all‑expense‑paid cruise to Argentina. On board, Diane falls for fellow traveler Mike. She intends to confess, only to learn Richard finally secured a divorce, leaving her torn between the two men.
Chained Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- romantic rivalry
- possessive love
- trophy wife
- buenos aires argentina
- ocean liner
- sherry flip
- shipping magnate
- blockbuster
- man wears a swimsuit
- alone in a bar
- theater performance
- cruise ship
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- title co written by female
- business partner
- controlling wife
- martyr syndrome
- may december marriage
- older man younger woman marriage
- ranch owner
- wedding ring
- employer employee romance
- new york city
- racing boat
- married man single woman relationship
- meet cute
- surprise marriage proposal
- social climber
- horse show
- horse jumping
- ski lodge
- unexpected visitor
- second marriage
- holiday romance
- bare chested man
- kiss
- crawford and gable
- man
- shipboard romance
- divorce
- dear john letter
- dysfunctional marriage
- benedictine
- gun shop
- four poster bed
- newspaper headline
- pipe smoking
- horseback riding
- daquiri
- telegram
- hotel
Chained Cast & Characters
Otto Kruger leads the cast as Richard I. Field, with Joan Crawford as Diane Lovering and Mickey Rooney as Boy Shipboard Swimmer (uncredited). Directed by Clarence Brown; 40 actors are credited in all.
- Director Clarence Brown
- Otto Kruger as Richard I. Field
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Joan Crawford as Diane Lovering -
Mickey Rooney as Boy Shipboard Swimmer (uncredited) -
Ward Bond as Ship Steward (uncredited)
Also Starring in Chained
· 36 more- Clark Gable Michael 'Mike' Bradley
- Akim Tamiroff Pablo, the Ranch Chef
- Una O'Connor Amy, Diane's Maid
- Lee Phelps Ship's Bartender (uncredited)
- Wade Boteler Max (uncredited)
- Gino Corrado Cafe Waiter (uncredited)
- Edmund Mortimer Ship's Passenger (uncredited)
- Frank Puglia Cafe Headwaiter (uncredited)
- Edward LeSaint S.S. Official (uncredited)
- Sam Flint Gun Repair Clerk (uncredited)
- Hooper Atchley S.S. Official (uncredited)
- Nora Cecil Edith (uncredited)
- Paul Porcasi Mr. Piazza (uncredited)
- George Humbert Felix (uncredited)
- Ernie Alexander Deck Steward with Food Cart (uncredited)
- Grace Hayle Edith's Friend (uncredited)
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- Louis Natheaux Steward (uncredited)
- Stuart Erwin John L. 'Johnnie' Smith
- Phillips Smalley S.S. Official (uncredited)
- Marjorie Gateson Mrs. Louise Field
- Chris-Pin Martin Peón (uncredited)
- Gladden James Tribune Reporter (uncredited)
- Nick Copeland Roy (uncredited)
- Tommy Bupp Boy Fishing on Dock (uncredited)
- Lloyd Whitlock Hotel Desk Clerk (uncredited)
- Francis X. Bushman Jr. Gun Salesman (uncredited)
- Delmar Watson Boy Shipboard Swimmer (uncredited)
- Franklin Parker Bryant (uncredited)
- Gordon De Main S.S. Official (uncredited)
- William Stack James (uncredited)
- Adrian Rosley Emil (uncredited)
- Tom Mahoney Henry (uncredited)
- Kendall McComas Boy Fishing (uncredited)
- Theresa Maxwell Conover Miss Roberts (uncredited)
- August Tollaire Chess Player (uncredited)
- Colin Chase Photographer (uncredited)
More from Clarence Brown
More films directed by Clarence Brown, best-rated first: The Yearling, National Velvet, Angels in the Outfield and Plymouth Adventure.
Chained Also Known As
10 alternative titles, including “Sehnsucht” and “Incatenata”.
- Also known as
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- Sehnsucht
- Incatenata
- In goldenen Ketten
- Цепи
- В окови
- La Passagère
- 一点灵犀
- Encadenada
- Acorrentada
- Det underbara äventyret
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Chained FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Chained, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Chained?
Chained runs 1 hour 16 minutes (76 minutes).
When was Chained released?
Chained was released on August 31, 1934.
Who directed Chained?
Chained was directed by Clarence Brown.
More films by Clarence Brown Who is in the cast of Chained?
Chained stars Otto Kruger as Richard I. Field, Joan Crawford as Diane Lovering and Mickey Rooney as Boy Shipboard Swimmer (uncredited), among 40 credited actors.
Does Chained have a post-credit scene?
No. Chained has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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