Leslie Howard
Philip Carey
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Synopsis
After abandoning painting, Philip returns to London to study medicine. Persistent self-doubt makes the new career difficult, and an intense attachment to a dismissive waitress creates another obstacle. His desire for affection becomes a dependence that threatens the life he is trying to build.
Cast
DirectorsJohn Cromwell
Inspirations
W. Somerset Maugham's novel supplies the troubled relationship. John Cromwell's interest in Bette Davis followed seeing her in The Cabin in the Cotton, helping bring her a role central to her developing dramatic reputation.
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Work catalogued as public domain in the United States.
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Availability checked on September 10, 2026.
Photograph credit
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- Leslie Howard — Selznick International Pictures; Fred Parrish, photographer · Public domain
- Bette Davis — Studio Publicity · Public domain
- Frances Dee — Photoplay Magazine · Public domain
- Kay Johnson — Unknown author · Public domain
