It is a deeply penetrating practical application of abrahams journey of faith. 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. Not only does he arrange the hospital appointments for her but with his vast wealth he arranges her to move to another country so he knows exactly where she is at all times. Reckless playboy robert merrick rock hudson is in a boat accident, and his condition requires a resuscitator to save his life.
Its the kind of film that features accidental blindness. Large database of subtitles for movies, tv series and anime at opensubtitles. Magnificent obsession by douglas sirk douglas sirk, jane wyman. Magnificent obsession is a 1954 universalinternational technicolor romantic feature film directed by douglas sirk. Critic howard thompson wrote, the movie is unquestionably a handsome one. Share this film share on facebook share on twitter. First photoplay edition, illustrated with scene from the universal technicolor production starring jane wyman and rock hudson at wraparound band. Thus begins one of douglas sirks most flamboyant master classes in melodrama, a delirious technicolor mix of the sudsy and.
Mar 01, 2018 magnificent obsession is no different but the levels to which merrick goes to in order to win over helen is tantamount to stalking. How do i go back to the original theme appearance in firefox. 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. Director xan daughter of actor john cassavetes z channel a magnificent obsession harkens back to a time when a single pay cable tv outlet could offer more quality and variety than all the hbos and showtimes of the world combined. D68 1929 camera canon eos 5d mark ii foldoutcount 0 identifier magnificentobses00byll. The two versions of magnificent obsession are available together in a dvd package released by criterion. 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. Tenfourfox got that name because it was made for 10.
Today, stahls magnificent obsession is primarily a footnote in movie history, subordinate to douglas sirks delirious 1954 technicolor version. And time, because there isnt enough soul left to be seen on the. Oct 08, 2017 rock a bye baby 1958 jerry lewis dean martin full length comedy movie duration. Magnificent obsession is a 1954 romantic drama movie. Sirk sometimes claimed that the story was based distantly on the greek legend of. One magnificent obsession is not a book about numbers and statistics. Powered by an allison engine, hurricane iv was at one time the third fastest boat in the world and was featured in the 1954 motion picture magnificent obsession. Magnificent obsession 1954 12 part 22 video dailymotion. They no longer block all trackers, they now sell your anonymized data. Legendas magnificent obsession legendas portuguese br. The story of a womans need for a man that will become one of the great emotional thrills of your li. Magnificent obsession trailer turner classic movies. Canada format other release date 26may2015 double album available as download notably on itunes, including a 12page color booklet. Aug 21, 20 magnificent obsession, in my opinion, is one of the great books of all time.
Legendas magnificent obsession download movie and tv. 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. How appropriate then that this books main subject centers around his old boss, the galilean from nazareth. Douglas sirk remembers 1991, a documentary by eckhart schmidt interview from 2009 with screenwriter robert blees interviews from 2008 with filmmakers allison anders and kathryn bigelow, in which they. Magnificent obsession is a 1954 melodrama directed by douglas sirk and written by robert rees and wells root. If you think this addon violates mozillas addon policies or has security or privacy issues, please report these issues to mozilla using this form. If you think this addon violates mozillas addon policies or has security or privacy issues, please report these issues to mozilla using this form please dont use this form to report bugs or request addon features.
Douglas spiritual novel magnificent obsession is in its own way as successful as the first filmed in 1935 in glossing over the plot holes and logic gaps in the original novel. Magnificent obsession, was his first book written and published after he retired from the pulpit around 1928. Reckless playboy bob merrick rock hudson, in his breakthrough role crashes his speedboat, requiring emergency attention from the. In the tools menu select addons to open the addons manager go to the themes section in the list of themes click on the default theme click the use theme button. The magnificent obsession is a true blessing, reflecting her deep spirituality and inspirational life of eternal significance. Magnificent obsession by lloyd c douglas, first edition. A playboy becomes a doctor to right the wrong hes done to a sightless widow. The movie was produced by ross hunter and released by universal pictures. 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. Magnificent obsession portrait in black remastered licensed to youtube by distribution select on behalf of disques cinemusique song. Magnificent obsession import, dvd, dramaclassics, 4897007032167. Magnificent obsession is no different but the levels to which merrick goes to in order to win over helen is tantamount to stalking.
Be my magnificent obsession yeahyeah, yeah, yeah so capture my heart again, take me to depths ive never been into the riches of your grace and your mercy return me to the cross, and let me be completely lost in the wonder of the love that youve shown me cut through these chains that tie me down to so many lesser things, let all my dreams. Magnificent obsession, in my opinion, is one of the great books of all time. She nevertheless made her competitive presence felt. A 1954 remake of a 1935 flick based on a 1929 book so confused sirk couldnt get through it, magnificent obsession is creepy where it isnt implausibletwo very sound reasons to watch, then watch again. Magnificent obsession is that rare film that inspires a kind of obsession in many viewers itself. If stahl set out to drain much of the melodrama out of douglass source novel, sirks goal appears to have been to put it all back in, and then some. How do i go back to the original theme appearance in.
Watch magnificent obsession online stream full movie. Magnificent obsession 1954 yify download movie torrent. Double album available as download notably on itunes, including a 12page color booklet. Slowly and carefullyfor he was still limp from his battle with pneumonia, resultant from the prolonged use of a lungmotor in the inexperienced hands of excited peopletwo nurses had trundled young merrick up to the wellappointed solarium. A widowed woman finds herself more and more tangled up in the life of the jetsetting man indirectly responsible for her husbands death. Released by decca records in 1954 dl 8078 containing music from magnificent obsession 1954. Magnificent obsession soundtrack from 1954, composed by frederic chopin, frank skinner, johann strauss ii, ludwig van beethoven. Much of the commentary on his version over the years has correctly drawn attention to its use of the stock features of melodrama.
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. Phillips has a heart attack and needs the same machine. Magnificent obsession 1954 movie simple english wikipedia. Read this book and be prepared to have a heart change to see gods kingdom grow. A rich playboy whose recklessness inadvertently causes the death. Douglas sirk remembers 1991, a documentary by eckhart schmidt interview from 2009 with screenwriter robert blees interviews from 2008 with filmmakers allison anders. Magnificent obsession 1954 internal 1080p bluray x264. Stahls 1935 adaptation of the same novel, newly restored from ufa to hollywood. Apr 23, 2015 magnificent obsession soundtrack from 1954, composed by frederic chopin, frank skinner, johann strauss ii, ludwig van beethoven.
Wyman, jane filmsx magnificent obsession, in first week of run at music hall, has these principal players agnes moorehead, gregg palmer, jane wyman, rock hudson, barbara rushphoto measures 10 x 8. A selfish playboy enamored by a woman he seems to hurt more than he intends begins to understand a. Nov 04, 2016 a playboy becomes a doctor to right the wrong hes done to a sightless widow. Douglas sirks magnificent obsession is sheer, bold ridiculousness in eyepopping technicolor. Magnificent obsession is a 1954 technicolor drama romantic film directed by douglas sirk starring jane wyman and rock hudson. Originally owned by morlan visel, hurricane iv in truth did not run in very many racesonly eight. Hear classic music from magnificent obsession, 1954, directed by douglas sirk, with jane wyman, rock hudson, agnes moorehead, at tcm. It is about a passion to reach and help the people behind the numbers. Magnificent obsession film analysis senses of cinema. Magnificent obsession 1954 the criterion collection. The inn at little washington a magnificent obsession. Magnificent obsession by douglas sirk douglas sirk, jane. Some sources suggest john woos the killer 1989 is a further remake of magnificent obsession. Hudson and how bob merrick strives to maintain it is a terrific story.
The screenplay was written by robert blees and wells root, after the 1929 book magnificent obsession by lloyd c. Magnificent obsession 1954 internal 1080p bluray x264amiablelinks hosted on uploaded, rapidgator, nitroflare, mega, openload, free, direct stream is also available via putlocker or torrents. Due to his philanthropy and his wife helens accident, she jane wyman has very little money. February 21, 2016 dr rob godard magnificent obsession hebrews 2. I pray for gods touch on lives as people read and absorb the challenges of the magnificent obsession. Thus begins one of douglas sirks most flamboyant master classes in melodrama, a delirious technicolor mix.
However, while it does share some elements in common a hitman inadvertently blinds a young singer and sets out to make amends for his. Magnificent obsession 1954 wikipedia, a enciclopedia livre. Magnificent obsession 1954 subtitles opensubtitles. With jane wyman, rock hudson, agnes moorehead, otto kruger. Audio commentary from 2008 featuring film scholar thomas doherty magnificent obsession, john m. Rock hudson plays bob merrick, a reckless playboy who is indirectly responsible for the death of a kindly and muchbeloved doctor. Steven curtis chapman magnificent obsession lyrics. Cinematography russell metty art direction bermard herzbrun, emrich nicholson film editor milton carruth original music frank skinner written by robert blees from. When churlish, spoiled rich man bob merrick foolishly wrecks his speed boat, the rescue team resuscitates him with equipment thats therefore. 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. Rock hudson demonstrates the tying of surgical knots to gregg palmer left in magnificent obsession universalinternationals new dramatic technicolor filmization of the lloyd c. Magnificent obsession 1954 12 part 12 video dailymotion.
It is based on the book of the same title by lloyd c. Thats not to say that sirks 1954 remake of a 1935 film, and adaptation of the 1929 novel by lloyd c. Douglas classic costarring jane wyman, hudson and barbara rush,photo measures 10. Watch magnificent obsession online stream full movie directv. Douglas spiritual novel, rock hudson plays a reckless playboy who is indirectly responsible for the death of a kindly doctor. Merrick then tries to right his wrongs with helen falling in. Lloyd cassel douglas, 18771951, was a minister before he was an author. Magnificent obsession 1954 rich bachelor bob rock hudson, hurt in a speedboat wreck, has discharged himself from a small hospital and finds out that joyce jane wyman, who picks him up, is the wife of the chief doctor whose death, he further learns, he helped cause, in douglas sirks magnificent obsession, 1954. Thom rainer, dean of the billy graham school southern baptist theological seminary. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing magnificent obsession near you.
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