Magnificent Obsession 70 years old
The Great Love Story... by the author of "THE ROBE"
When churlish, spoiled rich man Bob Merrick foolishly wrecks his speedboat, the rescue team resuscitates him with equipment therefore unavailable to aid a local hero, Dr. Wayne Phillips, who dies as a result. Phillips had helped many people, and when Merrick learns of the doctor's way of life-- That is, to selflessly give of himself and his finances, in secret-- Bob attempts it in a ham-handed way. From then on, the lives of Helen Phillips and Bob Merrick intersect, first in tragedy, then in love.
Credits
Magnificent Obsession Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Barbara Rush She was 27, now 97 years old | as Joyce Phillips |
| Agnes Moorehead She was 53, 73 years old when she died | as Nancy Ashford |
| Rock Hudson He was 28, 59 years old when he died | as Bob Merrick |
| Jane Wyman She was 37, 90 years old when she died | as Helen Phillips |
| Sara Shane She was 26, now 96 years old | as Valerie Daniels |
| Gregg Palmer He was 27, 88 years old when he died | as Tom Masterson |
| Otto Kruger He was 68, 89 years old when he died | as Edward Randolph |
| Paul Cavanagh He was 65, 75 years old when he died | as Dr. Henry Giraud |
| Helen Kleeb She was 47, 96 years old when she died | as Mrs. Eden |
| Judy Nugent She was 13, now 84 years old | as Judy |
| Richard H. Cutting He was 41, 59 years old when he died | as Dr. Derwin Dodge |
| Will J. White He was 29, 66 years old when he died | as State Police Sergeant Bill Ames |
| William Leslie He was 26, 77 years old when he died | as Bar Patron (uncredited) |
| Fred Nurney He was 59, 78 years old when he died | as Dr. Laradetti |
| Rudolph Anders He was 51, 84 years old when he died | as Dr. Albert Fuss |
Magnificent Obsession Crew
| Name | Department |
|---|---|
| Milton Carruth as Editor. He was 55 (73) years old when He died | Editing |
| Leslie I. Carey as Sound. She was 59 (88) years old when She died | Sound |
| Ruby R. Levitt as Set Decoration. She was 46 (84) years old when She died | Art |
| Russell A. Gausman as Set Decoration. He was 62 (70) years old when He died | Art |
| Bernard Herzbrun as Art Direction. He was 63 (72) years old when He died | Art |
| Joan St. Oegger as Hairstylist. | Costume & Make-Up |
| Frank Skinner as Original Music Composer. He was 56 (70) years old when He died | Sound |
| Robert Blees as Screenplay. He was 36 (96) years old when He died | Writing |
| Corson Jowett as Sound. He was 52 (74) years old when He died | Sound |
| Russell Metty as Director of Photography. He was 47 (71) years old when He died | Camera |
| Bill Thomas as Costume Design. He was 12 (58) years old when He died | Costume & Make-Up |
| Bud Westmore as Makeup Artist. He was 36 (55) years old when He died | Costume & Make-Up |
| Douglas Sirk as Director. He was 57 (89) years old when He died | Directing |
| Wells Root as Adaptation. He was 54 (92) years old when He died | Writing |
| Emrich Nicholson as Art Direction. He was 40 (87) years old when He died | Art |
| Lloyd C. Douglas as Novel. He was 76 (73) years old when He died | Writing |
Magnificent Obsession (70 years)
The Great Love Story... by the author of "THE ROBE"
- Release day: Saturday, August 07, 1954
- Runtime: 108 minutes