love a man who learns complex brain surgery but cannot do any better than "robbie robinson" when coming up with a fake name
Reckless playboy Bob Merrick crashes his speedboat, requiring emergency attention from the town’s only resuscitator while a local hero, Dr. Phillips, dies waiting for the life-saving device. Merrick then tries to right his wrongs with the doctor’s widow, Helen, falling in love with her in the process.
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2Magnificent Obsession is showing in 1 cinema in Los Angeles — next screening Sunday 2 August at 19:00 at Los Feliz 3 Theatre.
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Was so excited when a character said the title out loud and then it happened two more times!!! what a movie
All romance films should begin with a high-speed boat crash and end with one partner performing brain surgery on the other.
Common questions
What is Magnificent Obsession about?+
A dissolute millionaire attempts to atone for his reckless behavior that indirectly destroyed the life of a respected doctor and blinded his wife.
Who directed Magnificent Obsession?+
It was directed by Douglas Sirk, the influential German-American filmmaker known for his mastery of 1950s Hollywood melodramas.
Is Magnificent Obsession considered a classic?+
Yes, it is widely regarded as a quintessential example of the Technicolor melodrama era, noted for its emotional intensity and visual style.
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