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Sex in Chains

19281h 47mWilliam Dieterle
IMDb 6.6

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Franz Sommer, convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to three years, forms a close relationship with his cellmate, Steineau. Upon release, his wife Helene is concerned as to how incarceration has changed the man she married.

DramaRomance
PrisonSuicideSexual FrustrationBlackmailSilent FilmLgbtGay Theme

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What is Sex in Chains (1928) about?

Franz Sommer, convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to three years, forms a close relationship with his cellmate, Steineau. Upon release, his wife Helene is concerned as to how incarceration has changed the man she married.

Who stars in Sex in Chains?

Sex in Chains stars William Dieterle (Franz Sommer (as Wilhelm Dieterle)), Gunnar Tolnæs (Fabrikant Rudolf Steinau), Mary Johnson (Helene - Sommers Frau), Paul Henckels (Helenes Vater - der Geheimrat), Hans Heinrich von Twardowski (Alfred). The film was directed by William Dieterle.

How long is Sex in Chains?

Sex in Chains has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1928.

Is Sex in Chains worth watching?

Sex in Chains holds an IMDb rating of 6.6/10. Fans of Drama, Romance are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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