Of Human Bondage (W. Somerset Maugham\'s of Human Bondage) (1964)

Films Condemned by the Legion of Decency (75 movies items)

"Condemned for sexual content and masochism. "

Of Human Bondage

“Occasionally a remake will wind up as the superior version, look at Judy Garland’s A Star is Born or John Huston’s debut The Maltese Falcon, that particular property was the third go at Dashiell Hammett’s stellar novel. This 1964 version of M. Somerset Maugham’s tale does not join those exemplary works. No, this version of Of Human Bondage falls into the abyss of lackluster remakes, but one that is at least worth a cursory look.   Director changes and production strife are warning signs for any property as so few of them transcend these handicaps, and Of Human Bondage blew through three of them. Shame that none of them could liven up the proceedings, as this version is distinctly lacking in energy, memorable images, and many of the big moments are fumbled. It began life under He” read more