When magnificent obsession was released in 1954, the director had already been working in hollywood for a decade, figuring out how to take the studios preference for kitsch, craziness and trashiness, as sirk once described this films material, and turn it into something nearer to art. The life of spoiled rich robert merrick is saved through the use of a hospitals only resuscitator, but because the medical device cannot be in two places at once, it results in the death of dr. Merrick then tries to right his wrongs with helen falling in. Reclaiming obsession as something more practical than madness the clarity of vision and the strength, talent and intelligence to make ones dreams into reality more than justifies. Paul cavanagh in magnificent obsession for most of the audience that viewed magnificent obsession on itsinitial release in 1954 it was the height of inspirational drama thestory of a reckless playboy who redeems himself through selfless, anonymousdevotion. Lloyd cassel douglas, 18771951, was a minister before he was an author. How appropriate then that this books main subject centers around his old boss, the galilean from nazareth. See the full list of magnificent obsession cast and crew including actors, directors.
D ouglas sirks magnificent obsession wasnt the german expatriates first film made in hollywood, his first collaboration with frothy producer ross hunter, or his first dabbling in the genre of melodrama. Due to his philanthropy and his wife helens accident, she jane wyman has very little money. I was a male war bride 1950, ww2, full movie, romance, english free movies in full length duration. Magnificent obsession is a 1954 melodrama directed by douglas sirk and written by robert rees and wells root. A rich playboy whose recklessness inadvertently causes the death of a prominent doctor tries to make amends to his widow, and falls for her in the process. Read the magnificent obsession movie synopsis, view the movie trailer, get cast and crew information, see movie photos, and more on movies. However, while it does share some elements in common a hitman inadvertently blinds a young singer and sets out to make amends for his. Goodbye charlie 1964 tony curtis, debbie reynolds, pat boone full length comedy fantasy movie duration.
Im soooooo glad that the 1935 version of magnificent obsession is being released along with the 1954 versionthe newer version is getting all the hype,etc. Stahl, and stars irene dunne, robert taylor, charles butterworth, and betty furness. The charm and chemistry of irene dunne and robert taylor are unrivalled. Magnificent obsession soundtrack from 1954, composed by frederic chopin, frank skinner, johann strauss ii, ludwig van beethoven. The adventures of huckleberry finn full length movie, full feature film full movies for free by bjgtjme. Some sources suggest john woos the killer 1989 is a further remake of magnificent obsession. It was one of four of his books that were eventually made into blockbuster motion pictures, the other three being the robe, white banners and the big fisherman. It is based on the book of the same title by lloyd c. Provided to youtube by universal music group magnificent obsession nat king cole the very thought of you. Reckless playboy robert merrick rock hudson is in a boat accident, and his condition requires a resuscitator to save his life. But, in retrospect, it was the decisive turning point in his late career boom, in which he. Released by decca records in 1954 dl 8078 containing music from magnificent obsession 1954. In time, merrick becomes a gifted eye surgeon, and he learns that he could restore helens sight with a delicate and dangerous operation that he has never performed before.
Magnificent obsession is a 1935 drama film based on the novel of the same name by lloyd c. Magnificent obsession 1936 robert taylor was a handsome young leading man at mgm with a handful of screen appearances and a bright future in 1935, but it was a film he made on loan to universal studios that made him a star. Magnificent obsession, was his first book written and published after he retired from the pulpit around 1928. Mason, victor heerman, and george oneil, directed by john m. Our mission is to enhance the cultural environment of the omahacouncil bluffs metropolitan area through the presentation and discussion of film as an art form. Ive slowed to a little bit of a crawl on new release films and find myself looking back more and more, perhaps as part of my full blown transition to an old. Magnificent obsession was a boxoffice success that spawned a 1954 remake directed by douglas sirk and starring rock hudson and jane wyman. Magnificent obsession portrait in black remastered licensed to youtube by.
Magnificent obsession is the second and final studio album from 1980s poprock act cellarful of noise, a solo project of mark avsec of donnie iris fame. Film streams is a 501c3 nonprofit organization in omaha, nebraska. Mr celebrity doris day 1940s classic movie film full length old black1 old movie by old movies. See the full list of magnificent obsession cast and crew including actors, directors, producers and more. With jane wyman, rock hudson, agnes moorehead, otto kruger. The two versions of magnificent obsession are available together in a dvd package released by criterion. Magnificent obsession is a remake without the magnetism of the original film. Magnificent obsession poster in 2020 old movie posters. With irene dunne, robert taylor, charles butterworth, betty furness. On the positive, it does give magnificent obsession bluray.
Phillips has a heart attack and needs the same machine. The misfits the misfits full movie streaming online in video quality 1961 the misfits, dir john houston. Magnificent obsession film analysis senses of cinema. Jane wyman, rock hudson, agnes moorehead when churlish, spoiled rich man bob merrick foolishly wrecks his speed boat, the rescue team resuscitates him with equipment thats therefore unavailable. Cast stayed at the note demolished mapes hotel in reno. The magnificent obsession of michael reeves movies. Overview full credits full synopsis notes music screenplay info original print info. Sirk sometimes claimed that the story was based distantly on the greek legend of alcestis. Magnificent obsession 1936 movie clip what loneliness.
They rush to her hospital, where bob discerns from her medical charts that her old blood clot must be operated on in order to save her life. Magnificent obsession 1935 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Hudson, a selfless, brilliant surgeon and generous philanthropist. Magnificent obsession was a boxoffice success that spawned a 1954 remake directed by. Magnificent obsession 2002 cast and crew moviefone. Spanish movie poster image for the misfits the image measures 580 830 pixels and is 148 kilobytes large. Mr celebrity doris day 1940s classic movie film full length old black1 old movie. The story has minor modifications, actually updates and color, but the black and white movie of 1935 is better and better. Rock hudson plays bob merrick, a reckless playboy who is indirectly responsible for the death of a kindly and muchbeloved doctor. Magnificent obsession 1954 drama, romance hd youtube. The german theatrical release differs from the german vhs video in the scene where the magnificent seven have been taken by surprise and have to put down their weapons on the table. I love this old movie so it was perfect for me even thought it is vhs. Helen irene dunne has met lifelong pal joyce betty furness at the dock in new york, explaining how shes now married to her father, much joy until arriving at the hospital, early in the first movie version of magnificent obsession, 1936, costar robert taylor just introduced.
Watch magnificent obsession online stream full movie. Magnificent obsession is a 1954 technicolor drama romantic film directed by douglas sirk starring jane wyman and rock hudson. The screenplay was written by robert blees and wells root, after the 1929 book magnificent obsession by lloyd c. Magnificent obsession pictures and movie photo gallery check out just released magnificent obsession pics, images, clips, trailers, production photos and more from rotten tomatoes movie. Magnificent obsession 1954 drama, romance hd by carl eyle. Road to bali full movie, classic comedy starring bob hope, bing crosby and dorthy lamour. Magnificent obsession 1954 once you find the way, youll be bound. Magnificent obsession 2002 reckless playboy robert merrick rock hudson is in a boat accident, and his condition requires a resuscitator to save his life. Douglas spiritual novel magnificent obsession is in its own way as successful as the first filmed in 1935 in glossing over the plot holes and logic gaps in the original novel. Betrayal part 1 of 4 the real game of thrones timeline duration. Read the full synopsis of magnificent obsession, 1954, directed by douglas sirk, with jane wyman, rock hudson, agnes moorehead, at turner classic movies. The magnificent obsession of michael reeves makes no attempt to sanctify but to engage and celebrate, which it does with style and affection. Magnificent obsession 1954 full movie english youtube. The album was released in march 1988, with some of the tracks featuring donnie iris on vocals.
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