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  • Magnificent Obsession (1935)
  • Approved
    112 min | Drama, Romance
Magnificent Obsession (1935)
Approved
112 min | Drama, Romance

The life of spoiled rich Robert Merrick is saved through the use of a hospital's sole resuscitator, but because the medical device cannot be in two places at once, it results in the death of Dr. Hudson, a selfless, brilliant surgeon and ...See moreThe life of spoiled rich Robert Merrick is saved through the use of a hospital's sole resuscitator, but because the medical device cannot be in two places at once, it results in the death of Dr. Hudson, a selfless, brilliant surgeon and generous philanthropist. Merrick falls for Hudson's widow Helen, although she holds him responsible for her husband's demise. One day, he insists on driving her home and makes a pass at her. She gets out of the car and is struck by another car, then goes blind. Merrick talks to a friend of Dr. Hudson who tells him that her husband had a philosophy: to help people, but never let it be known that you are the one helping them. Only then, he believed, could there be true reward in life. Merrick watches over Helen and visits her during her recuperation, concealing his identity and calling himself Dr. Robert. When he finds out that she is nearly penniless, he secretly pays for specialists to try to restore her vision. Finally, she travels to Paris and is told that her eyesight is gone forever. Robert follows her, confesses his true identity, and proposes marriage. She forgives him but leaves, not wanting to be a burden to him. Years later, Robert puts himself through school and becomes a brain surgeon. He learns that Helen urgently needs an operation, which he performs. When she awakens, her sight has miraculously returned. See less
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Director
Writers
Sarah Y. Mason (screenplay) | Victor Heerman (screenplay) | George O'Neil (screenplay) | Lloyd C. Douglas (novel "Magnificent Obsession")
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Dec 30, 1935 (United States)

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90 cast members
Name Known for
Irene Dunne
Helen Hudson Helen Hudson   See fewer
Robert Taylor
Robert Merrick Robert Merrick   See fewer
Charles Butterworth
Tommy Masterson Tommy Masterson   See fewer
Betty Furness
Joyce Hudson Joyce Hudson   See fewer
Sara Haden
Mrs. Nancy Ashford Mrs. Nancy Ashford   See fewer
Ralph Morgan
Randolph Randolph   See fewer
Gilbert Emery
Doctor Ramsay Doctor Ramsay   See fewer
Beryl Mercer
Mrs. Eden Mrs. Eden   See fewer
Theodore von Eltz
Dr. Preston Dr. Preston   See fewer
Sidney Bracey
Butler Butler   See fewer
Marion Clayton Anderson
Amy (uncredited) Amy (uncredited)   See fewer
William Arnold
Chief Inspector (uncredited) Chief Inspector (uncredited)   See fewer
William Bailey
Man on Pier (uncredited) Man on Pier (uncredited)   See fewer
Jane Barnes
Guest (uncredited) Guest (uncredited)   See fewer
Margaret Brayton
Nurse (uncredited) Nurse (uncredited)   See fewer
Ralph Brooks
Hospital Interne (uncredited) Hospital Interne (uncredited)   See fewer
Helen Brown
Nurse (uncredited) Nurse (uncredited)   See fewer
Roy Brown
Ex-Patient (uncredited) Ex-Patient (uncredited)   See fewer
Lucile Browne
Nurse (uncredited) Nurse (uncredited)   See fewer
Vance Carroll
Reporter (uncredited) Reporter (uncredited)   See fewer
Eddy Chandler
Hugh (uncredited) Hugh (uncredited)   See fewer
Charles Coleman
Simpson (uncredited) Simpson (uncredited)   See fewer
Joyce Compton
Nurse (uncredited) Nurse (uncredited)   See fewer
Allen Connor
Man on Boat (uncredited) Man on Boat (uncredited)   See fewer
Gino Corrado
Antoine (uncredited) Antoine (uncredited)   See fewer
Inez Courtney
Nurse May (uncredited) Nurse May (uncredited)   See fewer
Juan de la Cruz
Reverend Du Bois (uncredited) Reverend Du Bois (uncredited)   See fewer
Mickey Daniels
Billy (uncredited) Billy (uncredited)   See fewer
Alan Davis
Dr. Justin (uncredited) Dr. Justin (uncredited)   See fewer
George Davis
Taxi Driver (uncredited) Taxi Driver (uncredited)   See fewer
Jean De Briac
Taxi Driver (uncredited) Taxi Driver (uncredited)   See fewer
Mario Dominici
Ship Passenger (uncredited) Ship Passenger (uncredited)   See fewer
Norma Drew
Nurse (uncredited) Nurse (uncredited)   See fewer
Lowell Durham
Junior Masterson (uncredited) Junior Masterson (uncredited)   See fewer
Edward Earle
Mr. Miller (uncredited) Mr. Miller (uncredited)   See fewer
Charles Fallon
Croupier (uncredited) Croupier (uncredited)   See fewer
Adolph Faylauer
Ship Passenger (uncredited) Ship Passenger (uncredited)   See fewer
James Flavin
Chauffeur (uncredited) Chauffeur (uncredited)   See fewer
Sumner Getchell
Jimmy (uncredited) Jimmy (uncredited)   See fewer
Gretta Gould
Ex-Patient (uncredited) Ex-Patient (uncredited)   See fewer
George Hackathorne
Ex-Patient (uncredited) Ex-Patient (uncredited)   See fewer
Henry Hale
Reporter (uncredited) Reporter (uncredited)   See fewer
Sherry Hall
Man on Boat (uncredited) Man on Boat (uncredited)   See fewer
Ara Haswell
Guest (uncredited) Guest (uncredited)   See fewer
Jack Hatfield
Reporter (uncredited) Reporter (uncredited)   See fewer
Beth Hazelton
Ex-Patient (uncredited) Ex-Patient (uncredited)   See fewer
Otto Hoffman
Gardener (uncredited) Gardener (uncredited)   See fewer
Gladden James
Reporter (uncredited) Reporter (uncredited)   See fewer
Ray Johnson
Reporter (uncredited) Reporter (uncredited)   See fewer
Jane Keckley
Nurse (uncredited) Nurse (uncredited)   See fewer
Crauford Kent
Dr. Thomas (uncredited) Dr. Thomas (uncredited)   See fewer
Donald Kerr
Reporter (uncredited) Reporter (uncredited)   See fewer
Arnold Korff
Dr. Slade (uncredited) Dr. Slade (uncredited)   See fewer
Isabel La Mal
Society Woman (uncredited) Society Woman (uncredited)   See fewer
Louis LaVoie
Man on Boat (uncredited) Man on Boat (uncredited)   See fewer
Andrea Leeds
Nina (uncredited) Nina (uncredited)   See fewer
Lucien Littlefield
Breezy (uncredited) Breezy (uncredited)   See fewer
Rollo Lloyd
Panhandle Pete (uncredited) Panhandle Pete (uncredited)   See fewer
Sidney Marion
Sword Swallower (uncredited) Sword Swallower (uncredited)   See fewer
Frank Mayo
John Stone (uncredited) John Stone (uncredited)   See fewer
Walter Miller
Chauffeur (uncredited) Chauffeur (uncredited)   See fewer
Clive Morgan
Guest (uncredited) Guest (uncredited)   See fewer
Margaret Morris
Nurse (uncredited) Nurse (uncredited)   See fewer
Leonard Mudie
Dr. Bardendreght (uncredited) Dr. Bardendreght (uncredited)   See fewer
Louis Natheaux
Reporter (uncredited) Reporter (uncredited)   See fewer
Paddy O'Flynn
Photographer (uncredited) Photographer (uncredited)   See fewer
Purnell Pratt
Hastings (uncredited) Hastings (uncredited)   See fewer
Frank Reicher
Dr. Rochard (uncredited) Dr. Rochard (uncredited)   See fewer
Georgette Rhodes
Nurse (uncredited) Nurse (uncredited)   See fewer
Frederick Roland
Doctor (uncredited) Doctor (uncredited)   See fewer
Oscar Rudolph
Western Union Boy (uncredited) Western Union Boy (uncredited)   See fewer
John St. Polis
Seabury (uncredited) Seabury (uncredited)   See fewer
William Stack
Doctor (uncredited) Doctor (uncredited)   See fewer
Ethel Sykes
Woman on Boat (uncredited) Woman on Boat (uncredited)   See fewer
Melissa Ten Eyck
Nurse (uncredited) Nurse (uncredited)   See fewer
Maidel Turner
Mrs. Martin (uncredited) Mrs. Martin (uncredited)   See fewer
Monte Vandergrift
Laborer (uncredited) Laborer (uncredited)   See fewer
Frederik Vogeding
Doctor (uncredited) Doctor (uncredited)   See fewer
Walter Walker
Nicholas Merrick (uncredited) Nicholas Merrick (uncredited)   See fewer
Harry Watson
Boy (uncredited) Boy (uncredited)   See fewer
Lillian West
Nurse (uncredited) Nurse (uncredited)   See fewer
Andy White
Photographer (uncredited) Photographer (uncredited)   See fewer
Carol Wines
Nurse (uncredited) Nurse (uncredited)   See fewer
Leah Winslow
Woman on Boat (uncredited) Woman on Boat (uncredited)   See fewer
William Worthington
Man on Boat (uncredited) Man on Boat (uncredited)   See fewer
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