Magnificent Obsession (1954 film)

Magnificent Obsession is a 1954 UniversalInternational Technicolor romantic feature film directed by Douglas Sirk starring Jane Wyman and Rock Hudson. The screenplay was written by Robert Blees and Wells Root, after the 1929 book Magnificent Obsession by Lloyd C. Douglas. The film was produced by Ross Hunter. Sirk sometimes claimed that the story was based distantly on the Greek legend of Alcestis.

Spoiled playboy Bob Merricks Rock Hudson reckless behavior causes him to lose control of his speed boat. Rescuers send for the nearest resuscitator, located in Dr. Phillipss house across the lake. While the resuscitator is being used to save Merrick, Dr. Phillips suffers a heart attack and dies. Merrick ends up a patient at Dr. Phillipss clinic, where most of the doctors and nurses resent the fact that Merrick inadvertently caused Dr. Phillipss death.Helen Phillips Jane Wyman, Dr. Phillipss young widow, receives a flood of calls, letters and visitors all offering to pay back loans that Dr. Phillips refused to accept repayment of during his life. Many claimed he refused by saying it was already used up. Edward Randolph Otto Kruger, a famous artist and Dr. Phillipss close friend, explains to Helen what that phrase means. This helps her to understand why her husband left little money, even though he had a very successful practice. ........

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