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Magnificent Obsession

Plot: 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
Release Date: Saturday, August 7 1954
71 years ago
Genres: Drama, Romance
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Cast

Portrait of Jane WymanJane Wyman. Jane Wyman was 37 in Magnificent Obsession as 'Helen Phillips'.
Birthday: Fri, Jan 05 1917 –
Died: Mon, Sep 10 2007
Portrait of Rock HudsonRock Hudson. Rock Hudson was 28 in Magnificent Obsession as 'Bob Merrick'.
Birthday: Tue, Nov 17 1925 –
Died: Wed, Oct 02 1985
Portrait of Barbara RushBarbara Rush. Barbara Rush was 27 in Magnificent Obsession as 'Joyce Phillips'.
Birthday: Tue, Jan 04 1927 –
Died: Sun, Mar 31 2024
Portrait of Agnes MooreheadAgnes Moorehead. Agnes Moorehead was 53 in Magnificent Obsession as 'Nancy Ashford'.
Birthday: Thu, Dec 06 1900 –
Died: Tue, Apr 30 1974
Portrait of Otto KrugerOtto Kruger. Otto Kruger was 68 in Magnificent Obsession as 'Edward Randolph'.
Birthday: Sun, Sep 06 1885 –
Died: Fri, Sep 06 1974
Portrait of Gregg PalmerGregg Palmer. Gregg Palmer was 27 in Magnificent Obsession as 'Tom Masterson'.
Birthday: Tue, Jan 25 1927 –
Died: Sat, Oct 31 2015
Portrait of Paul CavanaghPaul Cavanagh. Paul Cavanagh was 65 in Magnificent Obsession as 'Dr. Henry Giraud'.
Birthday: Fri, Dec 07 1888 –
Died: Sun, Mar 15 1964
Portrait of Sara ShaneSara Shane. Sara Shane was 26 in Magnificent Obsession as 'Valerie Daniels'.
Birthday: Fri, May 18 1928 –
Died: Sun, Jul 31 2022
Portrait of Richard H. CuttingRichard H. Cutting. Richard H. Cutting was 41 in Magnificent Obsession as 'Dr. Derwin Dodge'.
Birthday: Thu, Oct 31 1912 –
Died: Tue, Mar 07 1972
Portrait of Judy NugentJudy Nugent. Judy Nugent was 13 in Magnificent Obsession as 'Judy'.
Birthday: Thu, Aug 22 1940 –
Died: Thu, Oct 26 2023
Portrait of Helen KleebHelen Kleeb. Helen Kleeb was 47 in Magnificent Obsession as 'Mrs. Eden'.
Birthday: Sun, Jan 06 1907 –
Died: Sun, Dec 28 2003
Portrait of Rudolph AndersRudolph Anders. Rudolph Anders was 58 in Magnificent Obsession as 'Dr. Albert Fuss'.
Birthday: Mon, Dec 16 1895 –
Died: Fri, Mar 27 1987
Portrait of Fred NurneyFred Nurney. Fred Nurney was 59 in Magnificent Obsession as 'Dr. Laradetti'.
Birthday: Sat, May 11 1895 –
Died: Sun, Sep 09 1973
Portrait of John MylongJohn Mylong. John Mylong was 61 in Magnificent Obsession as 'Dr. Hofer'.
Birthday: Tue, Sep 27 1892 –
Died: Mon, Sep 08 1975
Portrait of Alexander CampbellAlexander Campbell. Alexander Campbell was 65 in Magnificent Obsession as 'Dr. Allan'.
Birthday: Fri, Oct 12 1888 –
Died: Fri, Dec 25 1970
Portrait of Mae ClarkeMae Clarke. Mae Clarke was 43 in Magnificent Obsession as 'Mrs. Miller'.
Birthday: Tue, Aug 16 1910 –
Died: Wed, Apr 29 1992
Portrait of Harvey GrantHarvey Grant. Harvey Grant was 8 in Magnificent Obsession as 'Chris'.
Birthday: Wed, Apr 10 1946
Portrait of Joseph MellJoseph Mell. Joseph Mell was 39 in Magnificent Obsession as 'Dan'.
Birthday: Wed, Jun 23 1915 –
Died: Wed, Aug 31 1977
Portrait of Will J. WhiteWill J. White. Will J. White was 29 in Magnificent Obsession as 'State Police Sergeant Bill Ames (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Sat, May 09 1925 –
Died: Thu, Apr 23 1992
Portrait of William LeslieWilliam Leslie. William Leslie was 26 in Magnificent Obsession as 'Bar Patron (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Tue, Mar 27 1928 –
Died: Mon, Dec 19 2005
Portrait of Greta UllmannGreta Ullmann. Greta Ullmann was 52 in Magnificent Obsession as '(uncredited)'.
Birthday: Tue, Dec 31 1901 –
Died: Mon, Nov 13 1972
Portrait of Herschel GrahamHerschel Graham. Herschel Graham was 50 in Magnificent Obsession as 'Observer at Scene (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Fri, Feb 05 1904 –
Died: Wed, Mar 18 1964

Crew

Portrait of Douglas SirkDouglas Sirk. Douglas Sirk was 57 in Magnificent Obsession as 'Director'
Birthday: Mon, Apr 26 1897 –
Died: Wed, Jan 14 1987
Portrait of Russell MettyRussell Metty. Russell Metty was 47 in Magnificent Obsession as 'Director of Photography'
Birthday: Thu, Sep 20 1906 –
Died: Fri, Apr 28 1978
Portrait of William HollandWilliam Holland. William Holland was 57 in Magnificent Obsession as 'Assistant Director'
Birthday: Thu, Sep 17 1896 –
Died: Sun, Oct 01 1972
Portrait of Gordon McLeanGordon McLean. Gordon McLean was >> in Magnificent Obsession as 'Assistant Director'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Joseph GershensonJoseph Gershenson. Joseph Gershenson was 50 in Magnificent Obsession as 'Music Director'
Birthday: Tue, Jan 12 1904 –
Died: Mon, Jan 18 1988
Portrait of Robert BleesRobert Blees. Robert Blees was 36 in Magnificent Obsession as 'Screenplay'
Birthday: Sun, Jun 09 1918 –
Died: Sat, Jan 31 2015
Portrait of Ross HunterRoss Hunter. Ross Hunter was 34 in Magnificent Obsession as 'Producer'
Birthday: Thu, May 06 1920 –
Died: Sun, Mar 10 1996
Portrait of Milton CarruthMilton Carruth. Milton Carruth was 55 in Magnificent Obsession as 'Editor'
Birthday: Thu, Mar 23 1899 –
Died: Thu, Sep 07 1972
Portrait of Frank SkinnerFrank Skinner. Frank Skinner was 56 in Magnificent Obsession as 'Original Music Composer'
Birthday: Fri, Dec 31 1897 –
Died: Tue, Oct 08 1968
Portrait of Bill ThomasBill Thomas. Bill Thomas was 32 in Magnificent Obsession as 'Costume Design'
Birthday: Thu, Oct 13 1921 –
Died: Tue, May 30 2000
Portrait of Bud WestmoreBud Westmore. Bud Westmore was 36 in Magnificent Obsession as 'Makeup Artist'
Birthday: Sun, Jan 13 1918 –
Died: Sun, Jun 24 1973
Portrait of Victor HeermanVictor Heerman. Victor Heerman was 60 in Magnificent Obsession as 'Other'
Birthday: Sun, Aug 27 1893 –
Died: Thu, Nov 03 1977
Portrait of Wells RootWells Root. Wells Root was 54 in Magnificent Obsession as 'Adaptation'
Birthday: Wed, Mar 21 1900 –
Died: Tue, Mar 09 1993
Portrait of Sarah Y. MasonSarah Y. Mason. Sarah Y. Mason was 58 in Magnificent Obsession as 'Other'
Birthday: Tue, Mar 31 1896 –
Died: Fri, Nov 28 1980
Portrait of Corson JowettCorson Jowett. Corson Jowett was 52 in Magnificent Obsession as 'Sound'
Birthday: Thu, Nov 07 1901 –
Died: Thu, Sep 09 1976
Portrait of Lloyd C. DouglasLloyd C. Douglas. Lloyd C. Douglas was >> in Magnificent Obsession as 'Novel'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Russell A. GausmanRussell A. Gausman. Russell A. Gausman was 62 in Magnificent Obsession as 'Set Decoration'
Birthday: Mon, Jul 04 1892 –
Died: Mon, May 20 1963
Portrait of David S. HorsleyDavid S. Horsley. David S. Horsley was 47 in Magnificent Obsession as 'Special Effects'
Birthday: Sun, Dec 23 1906 –
Died: Sat, Oct 16 1976
Portrait of Leslie I. CareyLeslie I. Carey. Leslie I. Carey was >> in Magnificent Obsession as 'Sound'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Joan St. OeggerJoan St. Oegger. Joan St. Oegger was 46 in Magnificent Obsession as 'Hairstylist'
Birthday: Mon, Jun 01 1908 –
Died: Mon, Mar 22 1976
Portrait of Ruby R. LevittRuby R. Levitt. Ruby R. Levitt was 46 in Magnificent Obsession as 'Set Decoration'
Birthday: Thu, Sep 12 1907 –
Died: Sat, Jan 18 1992
Portrait of Bernard HerzbrunBernard Herzbrun. Bernard Herzbrun was 63 in Magnificent Obsession as 'Art Direction'
Birthday: Sat, Jan 10 1891 –
Died: Tue, Jan 07 1964
Portrait of Emrich NicholsonEmrich Nicholson. Emrich Nicholson was 40 in Magnificent Obsession as 'Art Direction'
Birthday: Thu, Sep 04 1913 –
Died: Sun, Feb 25 2001