A FILM TO REMEMBER: “MAGNIFICENT OBSESSION” (1954)

Photograph of film poster with a display of scene images from “Magnificent Obsession”.

Before I get into this, I want to make mention “A FILM TO REMEMBER” will be a series about films that have reached a milestone anniversary since their origin in being culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant. The articles will contain the film’s plot outline, director, cast, a compilation of trivialities, various photos, movie trailer, critical reception and more. So, let’s start:

We are here to mark the celebration of the 65th Anniversary of Douglas Sirk’s “Magnificent Obsession”. Let’s take an inside look at the film:

PLOT OUTLINE:

A selfish playboy enamored by a woman he seems to hurt more than he intends begins to understand a deeper meaning to their relationship.

Still image of filmmaker Douglas Sirk.

STUDIO:

Universal Pictures

DIRECTOR:

Douglas Sirk

CAST:

• Jane Wyman … Helen Phillips
• Rock Hudson … Bob Merrick
• Barbara Rush … Joyce Phillips
• Agnes Moorehead … Nancy Ashford