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Magnificent Obsession

Year:

1954

Duration:

108 min

Genres:

Drama | Romance

IMDB rate:

7.1

Director:

Douglas Sirk

Awards:

Nominated for Oscar. Another 1 win

Details

Country: USA

Release Date: 1954-08-07

Filming Locations: Big Bear Lake, Big Bear Valley, San Bernardino National Forest, California, USA

Cast

Actor

Character

Kathleen O'Malley

Jane Wyman

Helen Phillips

Rock Hudson

Bob Merrick

Agnes Moorehead

Nancy Ashford

Otto Kruger

Edward Randolph

Barbara Rush

Joyce Phillips

Gregg Palmer

Tom Masterson

Paul Cavanagh

Dr. Henry Giraud

Sara Shane

Valerie Daniels

Richard H. Cutting

Dr. Derwin Dodge

Judy Nugent

Judy

Helen Kleeb

Mrs. Eden

Rudolph Anders

Dr. Albert Fuss

Fred Nurney

Dr. Laradetti

John Mylong

Dr. Emil Hofer

Alexander Campbell

Dr. Allan

Mae Clarke

Mrs. Miller

Harvey Grant

Chris Miller

Joseph Mell

Dan (as Joe Mell)

Gail Bonney

Phyllis (uncredited)

George Brand

Doctor (uncredited)

Jack Chefe

Waiter (uncredited)

Harold Dyrenforth

Mr. Jouvet (uncredited)

Lance Fuller

Bar Patron (uncredited)

Jack Gargan

Doctor (uncredited)

Lisa Gaye

Switchboard Girl (uncredited)

Herschel Graham

Bit Role (uncredited)

Joy Hallward

Maid (uncredited)

Myrna Hansen

Bar Patron (uncredited)

Bob Herron

Taxi Driver (uncredited)

Bradford Jackson

Bar Patron (uncredited)

Jack Kelly

First Mechanic (uncredited)

Lucille La Marr

Nurse (uncredited)

William Leslie

Bar Patron (uncredited)

Paul Levitt

Anesthetist (uncredited)

George Lynn

Williams - Bob's Butler (uncredited)

Ray Quinn

Doctor (uncredited)

Lee Roberts

Joe - Mechanic (uncredited)

Norbert Schiller

Julian Lang - Inter-Europa Travel Agent (uncredited)

Frederick Stevens

Cafe Owner (uncredited)

Amzie Strickland

Luncheon Guest (uncredited)

Greta Ullmann

Flower Saleswoman (uncredited)

Charles Victor

Doctor (uncredited)

Will J. White

State Police Sergeant Bill Ames (uncredited)

Robert Williams

State Police Sergeant Burnham (uncredited)

Helen Winston

Receptionist (uncredited)

Did you know?

Trivia

'Jane Wyman (I)' appears as herself and narrates the trailer.

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Jeff Chandler turned down the role of Bob Merrick because he thought the story was too "soppy".

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Goofs

At the accident scene, as the taxicab door closes it is seen that there is no damage to it.

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17 minutes in: When the cab pulls up in front of Brightwood Hospital to drop off Tom, the shadow of the microphone boom is clearly visible on the hood of the vehicle.

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In early scenes of Bob Merrick boat racing on the lake, he is warned to be careful because "...it is really kicking up out there!" but we immediately see the lake and it is calm, almost without any waves at all.

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Quotes

Dr. Bob Merrick: [of a plan to do anonymous good works] Well, if it's as simple as all that, why, I'll certainly give it a chance.

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Valerie: [first lines]

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Dr. Bob Merrick: All art is to me is a name.

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