Magnificent Obsession (1954)
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- Not Rated
- 1h 48min
- Drama, Romance
- 07 Aug 1954 (USA)
- Movie
- Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 1 win.
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Cast verified as complete
Jane Wyman | ... |
Helen Phillips
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Rock Hudson | ... |
Bob Merrick
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Agnes Moorehead | ... |
Nancy Ashford
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Otto Kruger | ... |
Randolph
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Barbara Rush | ... |
Joyce Phillips
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Gregg Palmer | ... |
Tom Masterson
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Paul Cavanagh | ... |
Dr. Giraud
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Sara Shane | ... |
Valerie
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Richard H. Cutting | ... |
Dr. Dodge
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Judy Nugent | ... |
Judy
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Helen Kleeb | ... |
Mrs. Eden
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Rudolph Anders | ... |
Dr. Fuss
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Fred Nurney | ... |
Dr. Laradetti
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John Mylong | ... |
Dr. Hofer
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Alexander Campbell | ... |
Dr. Allan
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Mae Clarke | ... |
Mrs. Miller
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Harvey Grant | ... |
Chris
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Joseph Mell | ... |
Dan
(as Joe Mell)
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Gail Bonney | ... |
Phyllis (uncredited)
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George Brand | ... |
Doctor (uncredited)
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Jack Chefe | ... |
Waiter (uncredited)
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Harold Dyrenforth | ... |
Mr. Jouvet (uncredited)
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Lance Fuller | ... |
Bar Patron (uncredited)
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Jack Gargan | ... |
Doctor (uncredited)
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Lisa Gaye | ... |
Switchboard Girl (uncredited)
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Herschel Graham | ... |
Observer at Scene (uncredited)
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Joy Hallward | ... |
Maid (uncredited)
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Myrna Hansen | ... |
Bar Patron (uncredited)
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Bob Herron | ... |
Taxi Driver (uncredited)
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Bradford Jackson | ... |
Bar Patron (uncredited)
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Jack Kelly | ... |
First Mechanic (uncredited)
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Lucille La Marr | ... |
Nurse (uncredited)
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William Leslie | ... |
Bar Patron (uncredited)
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Paul Levitt | ... |
Anesthetist (uncredited)
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Celia Lovsky | ... |
Swiss flower seller (uncredited)
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George Lynn | ... |
Williams - Bob's Butler (uncredited)
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Ron Nyman | ... |
Gateman (uncredited)
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Monty O'Grady | ... |
Observer at Scene (uncredited)
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Kathleen O'Malley | ... |
Switchboard Girl (uncredited)
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Ray Quinn | ... |
Doctor (uncredited)
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Lee Roberts | ... |
Joe - Mechanic (uncredited)
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Norbert Schiller | ... |
Julian Lang - Inter-Europa Travel Agent (uncredited)
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Frederick Stevens | ... |
Cafe Owner (uncredited)
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Amzie Strickland | ... |
Luncheon Guest (uncredited)
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Greta Ullmann | ... |
Flower Saleswoman (uncredited)
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Charles Victor | ... |
Doctor (uncredited)
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Will J. White | ... |
State Police Sergeant Bill Ames (uncredited)
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Robert B. Williams | ... |
State Police Sergeant Burnham (uncredited)
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Helen Winston | ... |
Receptionist (uncredited)
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Directed by
Douglas Sirk |
Written by
Lloyd C. Douglas | ... | (novel) |
Robert Blees | ... | (screenplay) |
Wells Root | ... | (adaptation) |
Sarah Y. Mason | ... | (based upon the screenplay by) and |
Victor Heerman | ... | (based upon the screenplay by) |
Finley Peter Dunne | ... | () (uncredited) |
Produced by
Ross Hunter | ... | producer |
Music by
Frank Skinner |
Cinematography by
Russell Metty | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
Milton Carruth |
Editorial Department
William Fritzsche | ... | color consultant: Technicolor |
Art Direction by
Bernard Herzbrun | ||
Emrich Nicholson |
Set Decoration by
Russell A. Gausman | ... | (set decorations) |
Ruby R. Levitt | ... | (set decorations) |
Costume Design by
Bill Thomas | ... | (gowns) |
Makeup Department
Joan St. Oegger | ... | hair stylist |
Bud Westmore | ... | makeup artist |
Production Management
Edward Dodds | ... | unit production manager (uncredited) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
William Holland | ... | assistant director |
James Curtis Havens | ... | second unit director (uncredited) |
Gordon McLean | ... | assistant director (uncredited) |
Sound Department
Leslie I. Carey | ... | sound |
Corson Jowett | ... | sound |
Special Effects by
David S. Horsley | ... | special photography |
Music Department
Joseph Gershenson | ... | musical director |
Ethmer Roten | ... | musician: flute (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
Jack Daniels | ... | dialogue director (uncredited) |
Production Companies
- Universal International Pictures (UI) (presents)
Distributors
- Universal Pictures (1954) (United States) (theatrical) (as Universal-International)
- Empire Universal Films (1954) (Canada) (theatrical)
- General Film Distributors (GFD) (1954) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Universal Pictures Proprietary (1954) (Australia) (theatrical)
- Universal Pictures Corporation of Far East (1954) (Philippines) (theatrical)
- Universal Film (1955) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Bio-Kuva (1954) (Finland) (theatrical)
- Universal Film (1955) (Norway) (theatrical)
- J.Arthur Rank-Film (1955) (Austria) (theatrical)
- TV3 (1992) (Finland) (tv)
- Yleisradio (YLE) (2006) (Finland) (tv)
- MCA Home Video (1985) (United States) (VHS)
- Videogram (1985) (Canada) (VHS) (dubbed)
- MCA/Universal Home Video (1991) (United States) (VHS)
- HanseSound (2012) (Germany) (DVD)
- HanseSound (2014) (Germany) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
- Ciné-Sorbonne (2016) (France) (theatrical) (re-release) (restored version)
- Elephant Films (2017) (France) (video) (HD Release)
- WME Home Entertainment (2020) (Germany) (DVD)
- Yleisradio (YLE) (2024) (Finland) (tv) (and Internet)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) (this picture made under the jurisdiction of: affiliated with A.F. of L.)
Storyline
Plot Summary |
When churlish, spoiled rich man Bob Merrick foolishly wrecks his speed boat, the rescue team resuscitates him with equipment that's therefore unavailable to aid a local hero, Dr. Wayne Phillips, who dies as a result. Phillips had helped many people, and when Merrick learns Phillips' secret, to give selflessly and in secret, he tries it in a ham-handed way. The result further alienates Phillips' widow, Helen, with whom Merrick has fallen in love. Merrick's persistence causes another tragedy, and he must remake his life, including going back to medical school, in an attempt to make amends and win her love.
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Taglines | THE STORY OF A WOMAN'S NEED FOR A MAN that will become one of the great emotional thrills of your lifetime! See more » |
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Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Did You Know?
Trivia | This film was an early starring role for Rock Hudson, and, according to Jane Wyman, he was very nervous. Some of his scenes had to be reshot thirty or forty times, but Wyman never said a word. Reportedly, years later at a party, Hudson ran into Wyman and said, "You were nice to me when you didn't have to be, and I want you to know that I thank you and love you for it." See more » |
Goofs | At the accident scene, as the taxicab door closes, it is seen that there is no damage to it. See more » |
Movie Connections | Featured in Behind the Mirror: A Profile of Douglas Sirk (1979). See more » |
Soundtracks | Consolations, S. 172 No. 3 in D flat major - Lento, placido See more » |
Quotes |
[last lines]
Edward Randolph: Once you find the way, you'll be bound. It will obsess you. but believe me, it will be a magnificent obsession. See more » |