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Magnificent Obsession

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1hr 52min
Genres:
Drama,Romance
Release:
1935
Director:
John M. Stahl
Starring:
Irene Dunne, Robert Taylor, Charles Butterworth  ...more
Synopsis: A man who has ruined a woman's life attempts to make good on his debt to her (and his conscience) in this sudsy drama based on a best-selling novel by Lloyd C. Douglas. Bobby Merrick (Robert Taylor) is an alcoholic ne'er-do-well whose recklessness causes the death of Dr. Hudson, a respected physician. Helen Hudson (Irene Dunne), the doctor's widow, turns away from Merrick's apology, only to walk into traffic. She's struck by a car and blinded. Shaken by the tragic events, Merrick gives up alcohol ... Full Synopsis
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Craig Butler, AMG Review
While it can't compare to the gloriously soapy 1954 remake, which benefited from Douglas Sirk's total glossy commitment to the story, the original version of Magnificent Obsession is not without its rewards. True, without Sirk and his yummy color production values, this Obsession is more of a standard soap opera. Too, the story's truly incredible plot seems more ridiculous without Sirk masterfully ... Full Review
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Irene Dunne
Helen Hudson
Robert Taylor
Bobby Merrick
Charles Butterworth
Tommy Masterson
Betty Furness
Joyce Hudson
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