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.
Where to watch Chained in United States
Can I watch Chained in United States? Chained isn't on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
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Where is Chained streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store |
About Chained
Chained is a 1934 English-language romance and drama film directed by Clarence Brown. The cast is led by Joan Crawford, Clark Gable, Otto Kruger. It has a runtime of 1h 16m. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Chained was produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and made in United States of America. It was released on August 31, 1934, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- Clarence Brown
- Writers
- John Lee Mahin, Edgar Selwyn
- Release date
- August 31, 1934
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Chained cast & crew
Chained was directed by Clarence Brown and written by John Lee Mahin and Edgar Selwyn.
The cast features 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, and Marjorie Gateson as Mrs. Louise Field.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Herbert Stothart, cinematography is by George J. Folsey, and it was produced by Clarence Brown and Hunt Stromberg.
Is Chained worth watching?
At 1h 16m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy romance and drama, Chained is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Chained
Chained isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of Chained
Joan Crawford
Diane Lovering
Clark Gable
Michael 'Mike' Bradley
Otto Kruger
Richard I. Field
Stuart Erwin
John L. 'Johnnie' Smith
Una O'Connor
Amy, Diane's Maid
Marjorie Gateson
Mrs. Louise Field
Akim Tamiroff
Pablo, the Ranch Chef
Ernie Alexander
Deck Steward with Food Cart (uncredited)
Hooper Atchley
S.S. Official (uncredited)
Ward Bond
Ship Steward (uncredited)
Wade Boteler
Max (uncredited)
Tommy Bupp
Boy Fishing on Dock (uncredited)
Chained — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Chained in United States?
Chained is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Chained in?
Chained is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Chained?
Chained runs 1 hours 16 minutes (76 minutes).
▸What is Chained rated?
Chained is rated NR. It holds a 7.0/10 audience score from 18 ratings.
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