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Chained (1934)
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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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.
Rating:NR
Genre:Romance, Drama
Written By:John Lee Mahin
In Theaters:8/31/1934
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Runtime:76 minutes
Studio:Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Cast
Clarence Brown
Director
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)
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