
Jezebel(1938)
In 1850s Louisiana, the willfulness of a tempestuous Southern belle threatens to destroy all who care for her.


“The Love That Lifted a Man to Paradise......and Hurled Him Back to Earth Again”
A young man finds himself attracted to a cold and unfeeling waitress who may ultimately destroy them both.

Leslie Howard
Philip Carey

Bette Davis
Mildred Rogers

Frances Dee
Sally Athelny

Kay Johnson
Norah

Reginald Denny
Harry Griffiths

Alan Hale
Emil Miller

Reginald Sheffield
Cyril Dunsford

Reginald Owen
Thorpe Athelny

Desmond Roberts
Dr. Jacobs

Harry Allen
Cabbie at End (uncredited)
Of Human Bondage is a drama, romance film released in 1934 exploring themes of baby, waitress, self-destruction, one-sided love, unrequited love, inheritance. Directed by John Cromwell, it stars Leslie Howard, Bette Davis, Frances Dee. A young man finds himself attracted to a cold and unfeeling waitress who may ultimately destroy them both.
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