Magnificent Obsession

Magnificent Obsession

108 mins | Drama, Romance | Aug. 7, 1954

When churlish, spoiled rich man Bob Merrick foolishly wrecks his speedboat, the rescue team resuscitates him with equipment therefore unavailable to aid a local hero, Dr. Wayne Phillips, who dies as a result. Phillips had helped many people, and when Merrick learns of the doctor's way of life-- That is, to selflessly give of himself and his finances, in secret-- Bob attempts it in a ham-handed way. From then on, the lives of Helen Phillips and Bob Merrick intersect, first in tragedy, then in love.

Magnificent Obsession

108 mins | Drama, Romance | Aug. 7, 1954

Magnificent Obsession
When churlish, spoiled rich man Bob Merrick foolishly wrecks his speedboat, the rescue team resuscitates him with equipment therefore unavailable to aid a local hero, Dr. Wayne Phillips, who dies as a result. Phillips had helped many people, and when Merrick learns of the doctor's way of life-- That is, to selflessly give of himself and his finances, in secret-- Bob attempts it in a ham-handed way. From then on, the lives of Helen Phillips and Bob Merrick intersect, first in tragedy, then in love.
IMDb rating 7.0
Producers Universal International Pictures
Original title Magnificent Obsession
Directors Gordon McLean, Douglas Sirk, William Holland
Writers Lloyd C. Douglas, Sarah Y. Mason, Victor Heerman, Wells Root, Robert Blees

Cast

Jane Wyman

as Helen Phillips

Rock Hudson

as Bob Merrick

Barbara Rush

as Joyce Phillips

Agnes Moorehead

as Nancy Ashford

Otto Kruger

as Edward Randolph

Gregg Palmer

as Tom Masterson

Paul Cavanagh

as Dr. Henry Giraud

Sara Shane

as Valerie Daniels

Richard H. Cutting

as Dr. Derwin Dodge

Judy Nugent

as Judy

Helen Kleeb

as Mrs. Eden

Rudolph Anders

as Dr. Albert Fuss

Fred Nurney

as Dr. Laradetti

John Mylong

as Dr. Hofer

Alexander Campbell

as Dr. Allan

Mae Clarke

as Mrs. Miller

Harvey Grant

as Chris

Joseph Mell

as Dan

Will J. White

as State Police Sergeant Bill Ames (uncredited)

William Leslie

as Bar Patron (uncredited)

Greta Ullmann

as (uncredited)