Poster of Magnificent Obsession

Magnificent Obsession

Plot: Reckless playboy Bob Merrick crashes his speedboat, requiring emergency attention from the town’s only resuscitator while a local hero, Dr. Phillips, dies waiting for the life-saving device
Release Date: Saturday, August 7 1954
70 years ago
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Cast

Portrait of Jane WymanJane Wyman
Jane Wyman was
37 in Magnificent Obsession
as 'Helen Phillips'.
Fri, Jan 05 1917 –
Mon, Sep 10 2007
Portrait of Rock HudsonRock Hudson
Rock Hudson was
28 in Magnificent Obsession
as 'Bob Merrick'.
Tue, Nov 17 1925 –
Wed, Oct 02 1985
Portrait of Barbara RushBarbara Rush
Barbara Rush was
27 in Magnificent Obsession
as 'Joyce Phillips'.
Tue, Jan 04 1927 –
Sun, Mar 31 2024
Portrait of Agnes MooreheadAgnes Moorehead
Agnes Moorehead was
53 in Magnificent Obsession
as 'Nancy Ashford'.
Tue, Dec 04 1900 –
Tue, Apr 30 1974
Portrait of Otto KrugerOtto Kruger
Otto Kruger was
68 in Magnificent Obsession
as 'Edward Randolph'.
Sun, Sep 06 1885 –
Fri, Sep 06 1974
Portrait of Gregg PalmerGregg Palmer
Gregg Palmer was
27 in Magnificent Obsession
as 'Tom Masterson'.
Tue, Jan 25 1927 –
Sat, Oct 31 2015
Portrait of Paul CavanaghPaul Cavanagh
Paul Cavanagh was
65 in Magnificent Obsession
as 'Dr. Henry Giraud'.
Fri, Dec 07 1888 –
Sun, Mar 15 1964
Portrait of Sara ShaneSara Shane
Sara Shane was
26 in Magnificent Obsession
as 'Valerie Daniels'.
Fri, May 18 1928 –
Sun, Jul 31 2022
Portrait of Richard H. CuttingRichard H. Cutting
Richard H. Cutting was
41 in Magnificent Obsession
as 'Dr. Derwin Dodge'.
Thu, Oct 31 1912 –
Tue, Mar 07 1972
Portrait of Judy NugentJudy Nugent
Judy Nugent was
13 in Magnificent Obsession
as 'Judy'.
Thu, Aug 22 1940 –
Thu, Oct 26 2023
Portrait of Helen KleebHelen Kleeb
Helen Kleeb was
47 in Magnificent Obsession
as 'Mrs. Eden'.
Sun, Jan 06 1907 –
Sun, Dec 28 2003
Portrait of Rudolph AndersRudolph Anders
Rudolph Anders was
58 in Magnificent Obsession
as 'Dr. Albert Fuss'.
Mon, Dec 16 1895 –
Fri, Mar 27 1987
Portrait of Fred NurneyFred Nurney
Fred Nurney was
59 in Magnificent Obsession
as 'Dr. Laradetti'.
Sat, May 11 1895 –
Sun, Sep 09 1973
Portrait of John MylongJohn Mylong
John Mylong was
61 in Magnificent Obsession
as 'Dr. Hofer'.
Tue, Sep 27 1892 –
Mon, Sep 08 1975
Portrait of Alexander CampbellAlexander Campbell
Alexander Campbell was
65 in Magnificent Obsession
as 'Dr. Allan'.
Fri, Oct 12 1888 –
Fri, Dec 25 1970
Portrait of Mae ClarkeMae Clarke
Mae Clarke was
43 in Magnificent Obsession
as 'Mrs. Miller'.
Tue, Aug 16 1910 –
Wed, Apr 29 1992
Portrait of Harvey GrantHarvey Grant
Harvey Grant was
8 in Magnificent Obsession
as 'Chris'.
Wed, Apr 10 1946
Portrait of Joseph MellJoseph Mell
Joseph Mell was
39 in Magnificent Obsession
as 'Dan'.
Wed, Jun 23 1915 –
Wed, Aug 31 1977
Portrait of Will J. WhiteWill J. White
Will J. White was
29 in Magnificent Obsession
as 'State Police Sergeant Bill Ames (uncredited)'.
Sat, May 09 1925 –
Thu, Apr 23 1992
Portrait of William LeslieWilliam Leslie
William Leslie was
26 in Magnificent Obsession
as 'Bar Patron (uncredited)'.
Tue, Mar 27 1928 –
Mon, Dec 19 2005
Portrait of Greta UllmannGreta Ullmann
Greta Ullmann was
52 in Magnificent Obsession
as '(uncredited)'.
Tue, Dec 31 1901 –
Mon, Nov 13 1972
Portrait of Herschel GrahamHerschel Graham
Herschel Graham was
50 in Magnificent Obsession
as 'Observer at Scene (uncredited)'.
Fri, Feb 05 1904 –
Wed, Mar 18 1964

Crew

Portrait of Douglas SirkDouglas Sirk
Douglas Sirk was
57 in Magnificent Obsession
as 'Director'
Mon, Apr 26 1897 –
Wed, Jan 14 1987
Portrait of Russell MettyRussell Metty
Russell Metty was
47 in Magnificent Obsession
as 'Director of Photography'
Thu, Sep 20 1906 –
Fri, Apr 28 1978
Portrait of William HollandWilliam Holland
William Holland was
57 in Magnificent Obsession
as 'Assistant Director'
Thu, Sep 17 1896 –
Sun, Oct 01 1972
Portrait of Gordon McLeanGordon McLean
Gordon McLean was
>> in Magnificent Obsession
as 'Assistant Director'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Joseph GershensonJoseph Gershenson
Joseph Gershenson was
50 in Magnificent Obsession
as 'Music Director'
Tue, Jan 12 1904 –
Mon, Jan 18 1988
Portrait of Robert BleesRobert Blees
Robert Blees was
36 in Magnificent Obsession
as 'Screenplay'
Sun, Jun 09 1918 –
Sat, Jan 31 2015
Portrait of Ross HunterRoss Hunter
Ross Hunter was
34 in Magnificent Obsession
as 'Producer'
Thu, May 06 1920 –
Sun, Mar 10 1996
Portrait of Milton CarruthMilton Carruth
Milton Carruth was
55 in Magnificent Obsession
as 'Editor'
Thu, Mar 23 1899 –
Thu, Sep 07 1972
Portrait of Frank SkinnerFrank Skinner
Frank Skinner was
56 in Magnificent Obsession
as 'Original Music Composer'
Fri, Dec 31 1897 –
Tue, Oct 08 1968
Portrait of Leslie I. CareyLeslie I. Carey
Leslie I. Carey was
>> in Magnificent Obsession
as 'Sound'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Bud WestmoreBud Westmore
Bud Westmore was
36 in Magnificent Obsession
as 'Makeup Artist'
Sun, Jan 13 1918 –
Sun, Jun 24 1973
Portrait of Sarah Y. MasonSarah Y. Mason
Sarah Y. Mason was
58 in Magnificent Obsession
as 'Other'
Tue, Mar 31 1896 –
Fri, Nov 28 1980
Portrait of Russell A. GausmanRussell A. Gausman
Russell A. Gausman was
62 in Magnificent Obsession
as 'Set Decoration'
Mon, Jul 04 1892 –
Mon, May 20 1963
Portrait of Joan St. OeggerJoan St. Oegger
Joan St. Oegger was
46 in Magnificent Obsession
as 'Hairstylist'
Mon, Jun 01 1908 –
Mon, Mar 22 1976
Portrait of Victor HeermanVictor Heerman
Victor Heerman was
60 in Magnificent Obsession
as 'Other'
Sun, Aug 27 1893 –
Thu, Nov 03 1977
Portrait of Bernard HerzbrunBernard Herzbrun
Bernard Herzbrun was
63 in Magnificent Obsession
as 'Art Direction'
Sat, Jan 10 1891 –
Tue, Jan 07 1964
Portrait of Lloyd C. DouglasLloyd C. Douglas
Lloyd C. Douglas was
>> in Magnificent Obsession
as 'Novel'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Wells RootWells Root
Wells Root was
54 in Magnificent Obsession
as 'Adaptation'
Wed, Mar 21 1900 –
Tue, Mar 09 1993
Portrait of Corson JowettCorson Jowett
Corson Jowett was
52 in Magnificent Obsession
as 'Sound'
Thu, Nov 07 1901 –
Thu, Sep 09 1976
Portrait of Ruby R. LevittRuby R. Levitt
Ruby R. Levitt was
46 in Magnificent Obsession
as 'Set Decoration'
Thu, Sep 12 1907 –
Sat, Jan 18 1992
Portrait of Bill ThomasBill Thomas
Bill Thomas was
32 in Magnificent Obsession
as 'Costume Design'
Thu, Oct 13 1921 –
Tue, May 30 2000
Portrait of David S. HorsleyDavid S. Horsley
David S. Horsley was
47 in Magnificent Obsession
as 'Special Effects'
Sun, Dec 23 1906 –
Sat, Oct 16 1976
Portrait of Emrich NicholsonEmrich Nicholson
Emrich Nicholson was
40 in Magnificent Obsession
as 'Art Direction'
Thu, Sep 04 1913 –
Sun, Feb 25 2001