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.
Starring
Joan Crawford, Clark Gable, Otto Kruger
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
Apple TV
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Google Play
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2 countries
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DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Year context
Chained was released 92 years ago in 1934.
Overview
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, Ri...
Chained is a Romance, Drama film with a runtime of 1h 16m.
CAST (20)
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
EA
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)
Francis X. Bushman Jr.
Gun Salesman (uncredited)
Nora Cecil
Edith (uncredited)
Colin Chase
Photographer (uncredited)
TM
Theresa Maxwell Conover
Miss Roberts (uncredited)
NC
Nick Copeland
Roy (uncredited)
Gino Corrado
Cafe Waiter (uncredited)
Gordon De Main
S.S. Official (uncredited)
Sam Flint
Gun Repair Clerk (uncredited)
DETAILS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Chained about?
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.
How long is Chained?
Chained has a runtime of 76 minutes (1h 16m).
Who stars in Chained?
The cast of Chained includes Joan Crawford, Clark Gable, Otto Kruger, Stuart Erwin, Una O'Connor.
What is the rating of Chained?
Chained has a rating of 6.8 out of 10 based on 16 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Romance
Drama