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The Resource Magnificent obsession, Universal International ; produced by Ross Hunter ; screenplay by Robert Blees, Sarah Y. Mason, Victor Heerman ; adaptation by Wells Root ; directed by Douglas Sirk, (videorecording)

Magnificent obsession, Universal International ; produced by Ross Hunter ; screenplay by Robert Blees, Sarah Y. Mason, Victor Heerman ; adaptation by Wells Root ; directed by Douglas Sirk, (videorecording)

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Reckless playboy Bob Merrick crashes his speedboat, requiring emergency attention from a rescue team. They have to use the town's only resuscitator. At that same moment the beloved, local doctor has a heart attack and dies while waiting for the life-saving device. When Bob learns about the doctor's secret - to give selflessly and in secret - he decides to give it a try. He alienates the doctor's widow, Helen, with whom Bob has now fallen in love. His persistence causes another tragedy, and he must remake his life
Language
eng
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Publication
Edition
Special ed.
Extent
2 videodiscs (108 min.)
Note
  • Remake of the 1935 film directed by John M. Stahl
  • Based on the novel by Lloyd C. Douglas ; based on the 1935 screenplay by Sarah Y. Mason and Victor Heerman
  • Originally released as a motion picture in 1954
  • "Universal International presents"--At head of title
  • Special features: New, restored, High-Definition digital transfer; audio commentary featuring film scholar Thomas Doherty; Magnificent obsession (1935, 102 min.): a new digital transfer of John M. Stahl's complete earlier version of the film starring Irene Dunne and Robert Taylor; "Douglas Sirk: from UFA to Hollywood (1991): a rare 80-minute documentary by German filmmaker Eckhart Schmidt in which Sirk reflects upon his career; video interviews with filmmakers Allison Anders and Kathryn Bigelow, paying tribute to Sirk; theatrical trailer
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9781604651102
Instance
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Magnificent obsession
Title
Magnificent obsession
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Universal International ; produced by Ross Hunter ; screenplay by Robert Blees, Sarah Y. Mason, Victor Heerman ; adaptation by Wells Root ; directed by Douglas Sirk
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Language
eng
Summary
Reckless playboy Bob Merrick crashes his speedboat, requiring emergency attention from a rescue team. They have to use the town's only resuscitator. At that same moment the beloved, local doctor has a heart attack and dies while waiting for the life-saving device. When Bob learns about the doctor's secret - to give selflessly and in secret - he decides to give it a try. He alienates the doctor's widow, Helen, with whom Bob has now fallen in love. His persistence causes another tragedy, and he must remake his life
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videorecording
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  • Magnificent obsession (Motion picture : 1954)
  • Magnificent obsession (Motion picture : 1935)
Credits note
Director of photography, Russell Metty ; editor, Milton Carruth ; original music, Frank Skinner
Language note
English subtitles for the deaf and hearing impaired (SDH)
PerformerNote
Jane Wyman, Rock Hudson, Barbara Rush, Agnes Moorehead, Otto Kruger, Gregg Palmer, Sara Shane, Paul Cavanagh, Judy Nugent, Helen Kleeb, Richard H. Cutting, Rudolph Anders, Fred Nurney, Alexander Campbell
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  • 1897-1987
  • 1896-1980
  • 1893-1977
  • 1917-2007
  • 1925-1985
  • 1927-
  • 1900-1974
  • 1885-1974
  • 1927-2015
  • 1928-
  • 1895-1964
  • 1907-2003
  • 1886-1950
  • 1911-1969
  • 1898-1990
  • 1877-1951
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  • Sirk, Douglas
  • Blees, Robert
  • Mason, Sarah Y.
  • Heerman, Victor
  • Wyman, Jane
  • Hudson, Rock
  • Rush, Barbara
  • Moorehead, Agnes
  • Kruger, Otto
  • Palmer, Gregg
  • Shane, Sara
  • Cavanagh, Paul
  • Nugent, Judy
  • Kleeb, Helen
  • Stahl, John M.
  • Taylor, Robert
  • Dunne, Irene
  • Douglas, Lloyd C.
  • Universal-International (Firm)
  • Criterion Collection (Firm)
Runtime
108
Series statement
Criterion collection
Series volume
457
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  • Men
  • Lifesaving
  • Widows
  • Persistence
  • Medical drama
Technique
live action
Label
Magnificent obsession, Universal International ; produced by Ross Hunter ; screenplay by Robert Blees, Sarah Y. Mason, Victor Heerman ; adaptation by Wells Root ; directed by Douglas Sirk, (videorecording)
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Publication
Note
  • Remake of the 1935 film directed by John M. Stahl
  • Based on the novel by Lloyd C. Douglas ; based on the 1935 screenplay by Sarah Y. Mason and Victor Heerman
  • Originally released as a motion picture in 1954
  • "Universal International presents"--At head of title
  • Special features: New, restored, High-Definition digital transfer; audio commentary featuring film scholar Thomas Doherty; Magnificent obsession (1935, 102 min.): a new digital transfer of John M. Stahl's complete earlier version of the film starring Irene Dunne and Robert Taylor; "Douglas Sirk: from UFA to Hollywood (1991): a rare 80-minute documentary by German filmmaker Eckhart Schmidt in which Sirk reflects upon his career; video interviews with filmmakers Allison Anders and Kathryn Bigelow, paying tribute to Sirk; theatrical trailer
Color
multicolored
Configuration of playback channels
monaural
Control code
ocn270770163
Dimensions
4 3/4 in.
Dimensions
other
Edition
Special ed.
Extent
2 videodiscs (108 min.)
Isbn
9781604651102
Medium for sound
videodisc
Other control number
715515034821
Other physical details
sd., col.
Publisher number
CC1789D
Sound on medium or separate
sound on medium
Specific material designation
videodisc
System control number
(Sirsi) i9781604651102
System details
DVD, region 1 ; widescreen (2.00:1 aspect ratio) ; Dolby Digital 1.0 mono
Terms governing use
For private home use only.
Video recording format
DVD
Label
Magnificent obsession, Universal International ; produced by Ross Hunter ; screenplay by Robert Blees, Sarah Y. Mason, Victor Heerman ; adaptation by Wells Root ; directed by Douglas Sirk, (videorecording)
Publication
Note
  • Remake of the 1935 film directed by John M. Stahl
  • Based on the novel by Lloyd C. Douglas ; based on the 1935 screenplay by Sarah Y. Mason and Victor Heerman
  • Originally released as a motion picture in 1954
  • "Universal International presents"--At head of title
  • Special features: New, restored, High-Definition digital transfer; audio commentary featuring film scholar Thomas Doherty; Magnificent obsession (1935, 102 min.): a new digital transfer of John M. Stahl's complete earlier version of the film starring Irene Dunne and Robert Taylor; "Douglas Sirk: from UFA to Hollywood (1991): a rare 80-minute documentary by German filmmaker Eckhart Schmidt in which Sirk reflects upon his career; video interviews with filmmakers Allison Anders and Kathryn Bigelow, paying tribute to Sirk; theatrical trailer
Color
multicolored
Configuration of playback channels
monaural
Control code
ocn270770163
Dimensions
4 3/4 in.
Dimensions
other
Edition
Special ed.
Extent
2 videodiscs (108 min.)
Isbn
9781604651102
Medium for sound
videodisc
Other control number
715515034821
Other physical details
sd., col.
Publisher number
CC1789D
Sound on medium or separate
sound on medium
Specific material designation
videodisc
System control number
(Sirsi) i9781604651102
System details
DVD, region 1 ; widescreen (2.00:1 aspect ratio) ; Dolby Digital 1.0 mono
Terms governing use
For private home use only.
Video recording format
DVD

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