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Director: John Cromwell
Actors: Bette Davis, Leslie Howard, Frances Dee
PlotPhilip Carey, a sensitive and clubfooted artist, abandons his dreams in Paris to study medicine in London. There, he meets and becomes infatuated with Mildred Rogers, a coarse and unfeeling waitress. Despite her lack of interest and clear disdain for him, Philip's obsession deepens. He supports her financially and emotionally, even as she repeatedly mistreats him and takes advantage of his generosity. Their tumultuous relationship continues to affect his studies and personal life, and he becomes entangled in a destructive cycle of desire and despair.
As Philip tries to move on, he finds brief happiness with Norah, a kind-hearted writer who genuinely cares for him. However, his lingering obsession with Mildred jeopardizes this newfound stability. Philip's life spirals further as he faces hardships that threaten his future. Just as he seems to be regaining control, unexpected events force him to confront his deepest vulnerabilities and the consequences of his unrelenting fixation on Mildred. His journey becomes one of self-discovery and resilience as he grapples with his own weaknesses and the pursuit of true fulfillment.
Writers: Lester Cohen, W. Somerset Maugham, Ann Coleman
Release Date: 20 Jul 1934
Runtime: 83 min
Rating: Passed
Country: United States
Language: English
Bette Davis shines in 'Of Human Bondage,' with Kino-Lorber's Blu-ray offering a largely successful restoration, minor flaws, and a captivating Maugham documentary.
Read our review of Of Human Bondage Blu-ray Kino Classics Remastered Edition to find out more