The movie was produced by ross hunter and released by universal pictures. Big bear valley, san bernardino national forest, california, usa. I notice the image page specifies that the image is being used under fair use but there is no explanation or rationale as to why its use in this wikipedia article constitutes fair use. Magnificent obsession soundtrack from 1954, composed by frederic chopin, frank skinner, johann strauss ii, ludwig van beethoven. Filming locations 6 production dates 2 filming locations. With jane wyman, rock hudson, agnes moorehead, otto kruger. Rock hudsons car is one of the most interesting items in this movie. But, in retrospect, it was the decisive turning point in his late career boom, in. Magnificent obsession 1954 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. I wouldnt call magnificent obsession douglas sirks best movie but its still good. Read the full synopsis of magnificent obsession, 1954, directed by douglas sirk, with jane wyman, rock hudson, agnes moorehead, at turner classic movies.
Orchestral suite 1 frank skinner composer joseph gerhenson conductor the universalinternational orchestra the universalinternational chorus magnificent obsession ost 1954. Magnificent obsession is arguably director douglas sirks masterpiece, even though there are many who find it campy or ridiculous. Sirk sometimes claimed that the story was based distantly on the greek legend of alcestis. The screenplay was written by robert blees and wells root, after the 1929 book magnificent obsession by lloyd c. 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. The netflix hollywood series inspired me to revisit some rock hudson films and i figured i might as well start with my favorite of his, the 1954 douglas sirk melodrama magnificent obsession. Magnificent obsession 1954 directed by douglas sirk genres drama, romance subgenres medical drama, melodrama release date aug 4, 1954 usa unknown run time 107 min. Magnificent obsession is an english movie directed by douglas sirk released in the year 1954. Critic howard thompson wrote, the movie is unquestionably a handsome one. Rent magnificent obsession 1954 starring rock hudson and jane wyman on dvd and bluray. The movie is based on the book magnificent obsession by lloyd c. Drama romantiek film geregisseerd door douglas sirk.
Rock hudson and jane wyman in douglas sirks remake 1954. Magnificent obsession is adapted from a novel by lloyd c douglas, and it had been previously filmed back in 1935 with irene dunne and robert taylor in the leads. Most sirk acolytes usually gravitate more to all that. Magnificent obsession is a 1954 technicolor drama romantic film directed by douglas sirk starring jane wyman and rock hudson. Douglas sirks magnificent obsession slant magazine. Thus begins one of douglas sirks most flamboyant master classes in melodrama, a delirious technicolor mix. Magnificent obsession 1954 the movie database tmdb. The 1935 and 1954 versions of magnificent obsession. This movie had rock hudson, jane wyman, agnes moorehead, otto kruger, barbara rush in the lead roles of the film. In addition to the boilerplate fair use template, you must also write out on the image description page a specific explanation or rationale for. But the screenplay and direction make an asset of this fact, accepting it at face value and saying, so its ridiculous. Watch magnificent obsession 1954 full movie openload. Harley quinn is moving up on our marvel vs dc movie ranking page. It isnt even, by the measure of your average sirk enthusiast, his first masterpiece.
Released by decca records in 1954 dl 8078 containing music from magnificent obsession 1954. Jane wyman, rock hudson, agnes moorehead, otto kruger en barbara rush. Display as images display as list make and model make and year year category importancerole date added new ones first episode appearance ep. Magnificent obsession 1954 original trailer hd 1080p. The original trailer in high definition of magnificent obsession directed by douglas sirk and starring jane. Magnificent obsession, movie, 1954 pictures provided by. 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. I love this old movie so it was perfect for me even thought it is vhs. Nonton movie magnificent obsession 1954 sub indo dramamu. The screenplay was written by robert blees and wells root, after the. Magnificent obsession 1954 directed by douglas sirk. Dramamu magnificent obsession 1954 banyak film sub indo yang bisa muncul di bioskop terkenal dan masuk ke dalam film box office dan menjadi film yang bisa menyedot animo masyarakat untuk menonton film ini, sehingga bisa membuat film ini menjadi film terlaris dan bisa membuat anda selalu ingin menonton film ini secara terus menerus. Find movie and film cast and crew information for magnificent obsession 1954 douglas sirk on allmovie. 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.
Stahls film of the 1929 novel magnificent obsession 1935. Otto kruger, jane wyman, rock hudson, agnes moorehead, barbara rush, gregg palmer. 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. Rent magnificent obsession 1954 on dvd and bluray dvd. Magnificent obsession, movie, 1954 internet movie cars.
A 1954 remake of a 1935 flick based on a 1929 book so confused sirk couldnt get through it, magnificent obsession is creepy where it isnt implausibletwo very sound reasons to watch, then watch again. Movie story when churlish, spoiled rich man bob merrick foolishly wrecks his speed boat, the rescue team resuscitates him with equipment thats therefore unavailable to aid a local hero, dr. Though not as damning as all that heaven allows 1955 or as jaded as imitation of life 1959, 1954s magnificent obsession finds douglas sirk flexing his muscles for the first time in the genre hed continually subvert during that decade. Magnificent obsession 1954 ultimate movie rankings. Douglas spiritual novel, rock hudson plays a reckless playboy who is indirectly responsible for the death of a kindly doctor. Magnificent obsession is een amerikaanse dramafilm uit 1954 onder regie van douglas sirk. Big bear lake, big bear valley, san bernardino national forest, california, usa.
Magnificent obsession is a 1954 romantic drama movie. Indeed, the plot of obsession is ridiculous just as it was in its original version, something of which sirk himself was aware. Magnificent obsession 1954 full movie english youtube. Overview of magnificent obsession, 1954, directed by douglas sirk, with jane wyman, rock hudson, agnes moorehead, at turner classic movies. Go to the internet movie database laserdisc database buy posters from buy posters from moviegoods buy this soundtrack from search ebay for magnificent obsession. Paul cavanagh in magnificent obsession for most of the audience that viewed magnificent obsession on its initial release in 1954 it was the height of inspirational drama the story of a reckless playboy who redeems himself through selfless, anonymous devotion to. Here the piece is directed by melodrama maestro douglas sirk and features jane wyman and. Rock hudson plays bob merrick, a reckless playboy who is indirectly responsible for the death of a kindly and muchbeloved doctor. Magnificent obsession 1954 the criterion collection. Magnificent obsession 1954 movie clip ill never have to see him again rich bachelor bob rock hudson, hurt in a speedboat wreck, has discharged himself from a small hospital and finds out that joyce jane wyman, who picks him up, is the wife of the chief doctor whose death, he further learns, he helped cause, in douglas sirks. Trailer for douglas sirks 1954 film magnificent obsession, starring rock hudson and jane wyman.
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