Of Human Bondage (DVD)

Description: Genre: Drama / Theatrical Release: 1934 / Director: John Cromwell / Actors: Leslie Howard, Bette Davis ... / DVD ... more

Of Human Bondage (DVD) ... released 24 November, 2003 at Whe Europe Limited / Features of the DVD: Black & White, PAL / A tragic tale of love and rejection, this beautifully acted movie sees Bette Davis (in her debut film) as Cockney waitress Mildred Rogers, with whom the sensitive, club-footed Philip Carey (Leslie Howard) falls hopelessly in love. The somewhat flirtatious and pushy Mildred doesn’t seem capable of long-term love in the same way as Philip does but he’s made of much stronger stuff and strives to build a life after love, although his affection for Mildred lingers despite her wayward ways.

Newest Review: ... time's passage, but generally it dates incredibly well compared to other films of the 1930's. Howard and Davis have a unique ... more

... and very watchable chemistry. She is all fire and vitriol, while he plays his quintessential role of a refined dreamer, which makes them an unlikely but fascinating pairing. Leslie Howard is possibly one of the most underrated actors of his generation. Unfortunately many only associate him with the wishy-washy character of Ashley Wilkes in Gone With the Wind, a part which he indeed played to perfection, as the character was never meant to be the hero. He does specialise in playing dreamers, but when given the roo...more

Price Comparison for Of Human Bondage (DVD)

	Of Human Bondage [DVD] [1934] Release Date: 2003 - 11 - 24, Rating Parental Guidance, Last Update 06.12.2009 05:57	£ 0.96

Of Human Bondage [DVD] [1934]
Release Date: 2003 - 11 - 24, Rating Parental Guidance,

Last Update 06.12.2009 05:57

£ 0.96

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Of Human Bondage (DVD): This Lady Is A Tramp (1521 words)
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Of Human Bondage is a film made in 1934 starring Leslie Howard and Bette Davis. It is based on the novel by W. Somerset Maugham. Howard stars as Philip Carey, a man born with a club foot and a sensitive, artistic nature. He is an aspiring artist who decides to go to medical school when told by a mentor he is a mediocre artist. He first meets Mildred (Davis) in a café where she waitresses and is instantly smitten. In the early scenes of the film the camera captures Miss Davis's startling youthful beauty with extreme closeups on her unique features, attempting to mesmerise the viewer as Philip is mesmerised by her. Her porcelain features and white blonde hair ... Read the complete review

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