The douglas book turns out to be an allbutunreadable, protonew age hodgepodge of mystical selfhelp advice. Critic howard thompson wrote, the movie is unquestionably a handsome one. The movie is based on the book magnificent obsession by lloyd c. Paul cavanagh in magnificent obsession for most of the audience that viewed magnificent obsession on its initial release in 1954 it was the height of inspirational drama the story of a reckless playboy who redeems himself through selfless, anonymous devotion to. Stahl s complete earlier version of the film douglas sirk. Zuma while it is not the greatest film, the cameralighting work here is the reason there are awards for cinematography. The screenplay was written by robert blees and wells root, after the 1929 book magnificent obsession by lloyd c. Magnificent obsession 1954, douglas sirk movie classics. So rock hudson plays a spoiled rich man who as luck would have it suffers a lifethreatening accident the same afternoon as the most noble man in town to ever live. Magnificent obsession 1954 plot summary 2 a rich playboy whose recklessness inadvertently causes the death of a prominent doctor tries to make amends to his widow, and falls for her in the process.
Magnificent obsession 1954 the criterion collection. Im using ironic capitals to suggest the tony robbins connection. Magnificent obsession by the four lads from 1960 their vocal version of the music that was the theme of the 1954 film by the same name staring rock hud. Magnificent obsession catapulted hudson to bigger and better parts he made giant two years lateralthough i believe his success with this film had more to do with his good looks and earnestness than to his performance. Magnificent obsession, movie, 1954 pictures provided by. And time, because there isnt enough soul left to be seen on the. Jane wyman portrayed a wealthy woman who is blinded in a car accident while trying to avoid a dissolute playboy rock hudson who was. It was one of four of his books that were eventually made into blockbuster motion pictures, the other three being the robe, white banners and the big fisherman. A rich playboy whose recklessness inadvertently causes the death of a prominent doctor tries to make amends to his widow. Magnificent obsession soundtrack cd details and availability. But viewing both films backtobackwhich is easier to do now that criterion has packaged them togetherconfirms that while sirks is superior, stahls is more than just a curiosity. Released by decca records in 1954 dl 8078 containing music from magnificent obsession 1954.
Clean movie, compelling drama, handsome characters. I listened to about fifteen minutes of it and it is excellent. The movie was produced by ross hunter and released by universal pictures. A rich playboy whose recklessness inadvertently causes the death of a prominent doctor tries to make amends to his widow, and falls for her in the process. Mar 22, 2017 magnificent obsession film complet en entier streaming vf francais 1954 qualite hd en sortira le dans le theatre. Magnificent obsession is a 1954 romantic drama movie. A booklet featuring a new essay by film critic geoffrey o brien additional features. Gallery of 17 movie poster and cover images for magnificent obsession 1954.
Everything came togetherthe advent of widescreen filmmaking, a starmaking performance from rock hudson, and a story so farfetched it was practically begging for sirks brechtian approachin the first of the directors extraordinary technicolor melodramas. Feb 02, 2016 homecoming vengeance et seduction film dhorreur en francais 2018 mischa barton, matt long. Display as images display as list make and model make and year year category importancerole date added new ones first episode appearance ep. Phillips had helped many people, and when merrick learns. First printing of mass market paperback edition of the 1929 bestseller that had over 50 printings in hardcover. Magnificent obsession 1954 regarder par jane wyman, rock hudson, agnes moorehead, otto kruger. Magnificent obsession soundtrack from 1954, composed by frederic chopin, frank skinner, johann strauss ii, ludwig van beethoven. Find release information for magnificent obsession 1954 douglas sirk on allmovie. Not a single beat is missed to give its audience the style and glamour of what theyd expect from their silver screen stars and they are swept away by the story and angelic choral. Even the most casual of film goers would look at magnificent obsession and see it as a time capsule into 50s hollywood cinema. Douglass 1929 potboiler with irene dunne as the widowed helen hudson and robert taylor as bob. And while all that heaven allows 1955 and imitation of life 1959 are beloved by cinephilies as masterpieces, magnificent obsession is not among that canon. Total number of members who have this title in their.
Mar 01, 2018 even the most casual of film goers would look at magnificent obsession and see it as a time capsule into 50s hollywood cinema. Douglas spiritual novel, rock hudson plays a reckless playboy who is indirectly responsible for the death of a kindly doctor. Pareri despre magnificent obsession 1954 pagina 1 din 1. One fine day a wealthy young rich man named bob merrick hudson is taking his boat out for a spin on lake tahoe. Just so you know the most subtle thing in this film is when one character says to another, and believe me, it will be a magnificent obsession. Thus begins one of douglas sirks most flamboyant master classes in melodrama, a delirious technicolor mix. Watch magnificent obsession full movie video dailymotion. Trailer for douglas sirks 1954 film magnificent obsession, starring rock hudson and jane wyman. Thus begins one of douglas sirks most flamboyant master classes in melodrama, a delirious technicolor mix of the sudsy and. Magnificent obsession is a 1954 melodrama directed by douglas sirk, starring jane wyman and rock hudson one fine day a wealthy young rich man named bob merrick hudson is taking his boat out for a spin on lake tahoe. Jane wyman portrayed a wealthy woman who is blinded in a car accident while trying to avoid a dissolute playboy rock hudson who was indirectly. Le secret magnifique film, streaming francais gratuit en ligne, le secret magnifique. Magnificent obsession is a 1954 melodrama directed by douglas sirk, starring jane wyman and rock hudson.
A widowed woman finds herself more and more tangled up in the life of the jetsetting man indirectly responsible for her husbands death. Sirks next project, magnificent obsession 1954, is among the clutch of films on which his reputation as a firstrate filmmaker rests. Directed by 1 writing credits 6 cast 48 produced by 1 music by 1 cinematography by 1 film editing by 1 art direction by 2 set decoration by 2 costume design by 1 makeup department 2 production management 1 second unit director or assistant director 3. Magnificent obsession by lloyd c douglas, first edition. Magnificent obsession portrait in black remastered licensed to youtube by. Film streams is a 501c3 nonprofit organization in omaha, nebraska.
Beside the original as well as the remake of magnificent obsession, there is an hour and twenty three minute film about the career of douglas sirk as well as the original theatrical trailer and a few other extras including an commentary during the 1954 version. Well, judy, just as you like laurence olivier and i dont much care for him, i happen to like this movie a lot 4 stars for me, but you dont overly care for it. Not a single beat is missed to give its audience the style and glamour of what theyd expect from their silver screen stars and they are swept away by the story and angelic choral score which takes the audience to. Still image of rock hudson and jane wyman in magnificent obsession. Oct 08, 2017 magnificent obsession portrait in black remastered licensed to youtube by. Premii magnificent obsession 1954, premiul oscar cea mai buna actrita in rol principal jane wyman. Thats not to say that sirks 1954 remake of a 1935 film, and adaptation of the 1929 novel by lloyd c. When churlish, spoiled rich man bob merrick foolishly wrecks his speed boat, the rescue team resuscitates him with equipment thats therefore unavailable to aid a local hero, dr. Criterions doubledisc edition of magnificent obsession shines a light on two directors, four stars, and one author.
Bob, jetting across the lake at very high speeds, flips his boat. Vf voir le secret magnifique film streaming vf vostfr. Magnificent obsession streaming vf regarder le film complet. Magnificent obsession 1954 wikipedia, a enciclopedia livre. Photograph of film poster with a display of scene images from magnificent. Magnificent obsession concluded music composed by frank skinner based on themes by chopin, beethoven, johann strauss. Paul cavanagh in magnificent obsession for most of the audience that viewed magnificent obsession on its initial release in 1954 it was the height of inspirational drama the story of a reckless playboy who redeems himself through selfless, anonymous devotion to good works. He was very good at what he did, but what he did doesnt interest me much. Its the kind of film where a lecture about the radical power of kindness compares the crucifixion of christ to the act of turning on a light bulb.
Jul 11, 2009 trailer for douglas sirks 1954 film magnificent obsession, starring rock hudson and jane wyman. Magnificent obsession 1954 douglas sirk releases allmovie. Magnificent obsession dvd 1954 region 1 us import ntsc. Magnificent obsession 1954 movie simple english wikipedia. With jane wyman, rock hudson, agnes moorehead, otto kruger. Magnificent obsession is a 1954 technicolor drama romantic film directed by douglas sirk starring jane wyman and rock hudson. The film features child actress judy nugent as a young girl who befriends helen phillips jane wyman, a woman who last her. Pareri magnificent obsession 1954 film pagina 1 din. Sirk sometimes claimed that the story was based distantly on the greek legend of alcestis.
Produced in the wake of henry kosters cinemascope adaptation of douglas the robe, sirks 1954 remake of magnificent obsession is, by any standard, an absolutely batshit movie. Read the full synopsis of magnificent obsession, 1954, directed by douglas sirk, with jane wyman, rock hudson, agnes moorehead, at turner classic movies. Today, stahls magnificent obsession is primarily a footnote in movie history, subordinate to douglas sirks delirious 1954 technicolor version. Magnificent obsession film analysis senses of cinema. Magnificent obsession 1954 directed by douglas sirk. That personal power angle is the most bizarre thing in the film. Other articles where magnificent obsession is discussed. From a production standpoint, magnificent obsession is a blotch on sirks otherwise stellar career as a celluloid craftsman. I thought i was purchasing the dvd and i wish i had.
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