Sex in Chains (1928): Cast & Plot
Sex in Chains is a 1928 romantic drama starring William Dieterle as Franz Sommer (as Wilhelm Dieterle), Mary Johnson and Gunnar Tolnæs. It runs 1 hour 47 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 47m (107 min)
- Studio
- Vereinigte Star-Film GmbH
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Sex in Chains About?
The premise of Sex in Chains without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Convicted of manslaughter, a young man serves a prison term where he develops a close bond with his cellmate. After his release, his wife observes the changes in him and grows uneasy, questioning how the experience has altered the man she married.
Sex in Chains Themes & Keywords
· 8 tags- gay
- gay protagonist
- gay interest
- homosexual
- blackmail
- prison
- manslaughter
- suicide
Sex in Chains Cast & Characters
William Dieterle leads the cast as Franz Sommer (as Wilhelm Dieterle), with Mary Johnson as Helene - Sommers Frau and Gunnar Tolnæs as Fabrikant Rudolf Steinau.
- William Dieterle as Franz Sommer (as Wilhelm Dieterle)
- Mary Johnson as Helene - Sommers Frau
- Gunnar Tolnæs as Fabrikant Rudolf Steinau
- Hans Heinrich von Twardowski as Alfred
Also Starring in Sex in Chains
· 6 more- Paul Henckels Helenes Vater - der Geheimrat
- Carl Goetz Strafgefangener #1 (as Karl Goetz)
- Arthur Duarte Strafgefangener 3
- Hugo Werner-Kahle Der Abgeordnete
- Gerd Briese Der Staatsanwalt
- Friedrich Kurth Strafgefangener #2
Sex in Chains Plot Summary
What happens in Sex in Chains from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Franz Sommer and his newlywed wife Helene face hard times as Sommer struggles to find steady work because of his honest, principled nature. When Helene takes a job selling cigars at a restaurant, a patron ignores Sommer’s warnings to leave her alone and ends up dying after Sommer pushes him away. This tragic moment leads to Sommer’s arrest and a three-year sentence, cutting him off from the life he hoped to build.
Full summary
The whole story of Sex in Chains, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Sex in Chains?
9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the name of Franz Sommer's wife?
Sex in Chains Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “Sesso Incatenato” and “被囚的性欲”.
- Also known as
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- Sesso Incatenato
- 被囚的性欲
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Sex in Chains FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, cast and post-credit scenes of Sex in Chains, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Sex in Chains?
Sex in Chains runs 1 hour 47 minutes (107 minutes).
When was Sex in Chains released?
Sex in Chains was released on October 24, 1928.
Who is in the cast of Sex in Chains?
Sex in Chains stars William Dieterle as Franz Sommer (as Wilhelm Dieterle), Mary Johnson as Helene - Sommers Frau and Gunnar Tolnæs as Fabrikant Rudolf Steinau, among 10 credited actors.
Does Sex in Chains have a post-credit scene?
No. Sex in Chains has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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