Drama ·Romance · United States of America · 1935 · 1h 52m

Magnificent Obsession

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Director
John M. Stahl
Cast
Irene Dunne as Helen Hudson Robert Taylor as Dr. Robert Merrick Charles Butterworth as Tommy Masterson Betty Furness as Joyce Hudson Sara Haden as Mrs. Nancy Ashford Ralph Morgan as Randolph
Crew
John J. Mescall — Director of Photography Milton Carruth — Editor Sarah Y. Mason — Screenplay Victor Heerman — Screenplay George O'Neil — Screenplay Lloyd C. Douglas — Novel
Tagline

After You See It You'll Never Be the Same!

Synopsis

A playboy tries to redeem himself after his careless behavior causes a great man's death.

Mood & Themes
fake identityselfishnessblindness
Key Collaborators
John M. Stahl Director John J. Mescall Director of Photography Milton Carruth Editor Sarah Y. Mason Screenplay Victor Heerman Screenplay George O'Neil Screenplay Lloyd C. Douglas Novel John M. Stahl Producer Vera West Costume Design
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