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Magnificent Obsession (1935)
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112 min | Drama, Romance

Magnificent Obsession (1935)

Approved

112 min | Drama, Romance

The life of spoiled rich Robert Merrick is saved through the use of a hospital's sole resuscitator, but because the medical device cannot be in two places at once, it results in the death of Dr. Hudson, a selfless, brilliant surgeon and ...See moreThe life of spoiled rich Robert Merrick is saved through the use of a hospital's sole resuscitator, but because the medical device cannot be in two places at once, it results in the death of Dr. Hudson, a selfless, brilliant surgeon and generous philanthropist. Merrick falls for Hudson's widow Helen, although she holds him responsible for her husband's demise. One day, he insists on driving her home and makes a pass at her. She gets out of the car and is struck by another car, then goes blind. Merrick talks to a friend of Dr. Hudson who tells him that her husband had a philosophy: to help people, but never let it be known that you are the one helping them. Only then, he believed, could there be true reward in life. Merrick watches over Helen and visits her during her recuperation, concealing his identity and calling himself Dr. Robert. When he finds out that she is nearly penniless, he secretly pays for specialists to try to restore her vision. Finally, she travels to Paris and is told that her eyesight is gone forever. Robert follows her, confesses his true identity, and proposes marriage. She forgives him but leaves, not wanting to be a burden to him. Years later, Robert puts himself through school and becomes a brain surgeon. He learns that Helen urgently needs an operation, which he performs. When she awakens, her sight has miraculously returned. See less

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90 cast members

Name	Known for
Irene Dunne Helen Hudson Helen Hudson See fewer	The Awful Truth (1937)
Robert Taylor Robert Merrick Robert Merrick See fewer	The Bribe (1949)
Charles Butterworth Tommy Masterson Tommy Masterson See fewer	This Is the Army (1943)
Betty Furness Joyce Hudson Joyce Hudson See fewer	Midshipman Jack (1933)
Sara Haden Mrs. Nancy Ashford Mrs. Nancy Ashford See fewer	The Shop Around the Corner (1940)
Ralph Morgan Randolph Randolph See fewer	Strange Interlude (1932)
Henry Armetta Tony Tony See fewer	Speed to Burn (1938)
Gilbert Emery Doctor Ramsay Doctor Ramsay See fewer	Between Two Worlds (1944)
Arthur Treacher Horace Horace See fewer	Mary Poppins (1964)
Beryl Mercer Mrs. Eden Mrs. Eden See fewer	The Little Princess (1939)
Alyce Ardell Elise Elise See fewer	A Notorious Gentleman (1935)
Theodore von Eltz Dr. Preston Dr. Preston See fewer	Red-Haired Alibi (1932)
Sidney Bracey Butler Butler See fewer	The Monster Walks (1932)
Arthur Hoyt Perry Perry See fewer	It Happened One Night (1934)
Cora Sue Collins Ruth Ruth See fewer	Black Moon (1934)
Marion Clayton Anderson Amy (uncredited) Amy (uncredited) See fewer	The Barretts of Wimpole Street (1934)
William Arnold Chief Inspector (uncredited) Chief Inspector (uncredited) See fewer	Gun Smoke (1931)
William Bailey Man on Pier (uncredited) Man on Pier (uncredited) See fewer	The House Without a Key (1926)
Jane Barnes Guest (uncredited) Guest (uncredited) See fewer	Man of the People (1937)
Margaret Brayton Nurse (uncredited) Nurse (uncredited) See fewer	High School (1940)
Ralph Brooks Hospital Interne (uncredited) Hospital Interne (uncredited) See fewer	A Shot in the Dark (1935)
Helen Brown Nurse (uncredited) Nurse (uncredited) See fewer	Shane (1953)
Roy Brown Ex-Patient (uncredited) Ex-Patient (uncredited) See fewer
Lucile Browne Nurse (uncredited) Nurse (uncredited) See fewer	Danger Island (1931)
Vance Carroll Reporter (uncredited) Reporter (uncredited) See fewer	Yellow Cargo (1936)
Eddy Chandler Hugh (uncredited) Hugh (uncredited) See fewer	The Roaring Twenties (1939)
Charles Coleman Simpson (uncredited) Simpson (uncredited) See fewer	Poor Little Rich Girl (1936)
Joyce Compton Nurse (uncredited) Nurse (uncredited) See fewer	The Awful Truth (1937)
Allen Connor Man on Boat (uncredited) Man on Boat (uncredited) See fewer	Alexander Hamilton (1924)
Gino Corrado Antoine (uncredited) Antoine (uncredited) See fewer	Two Sisters from Boston (1946)
Inez Courtney Nurse May (uncredited) Nurse May (uncredited) See fewer	The Shop Around the Corner (1940)
Juan de la Cruz Reverend Du Bois (uncredited) Reverend Du Bois (uncredited) See fewer	The Flirt (I) (1916)
Mickey Daniels Billy (uncredited) Billy (uncredited) See fewer	The Little Minister (1922)
Alan Davis Dr. Justin (uncredited) Dr. Justin (uncredited) See fewer	The Big Guy (1939)
George Davis Taxi Driver (uncredited) Taxi Driver (uncredited) See fewer	The Circus (1928)
Jean De Briac Taxi Driver (uncredited) Taxi Driver (uncredited) See fewer	Half Past Midnight (1948)
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Norma Drew Nurse (uncredited) Nurse (uncredited) See fewer	Forbidden Company (1932)
Lowell Durham Junior Masterson (uncredited) Junior Masterson (uncredited) See fewer
Edward Earle Mr. Miller (uncredited) Mr. Miller (uncredited) See fewer	The Wind (1928)
Charles Fallon Croupier (uncredited) Croupier (uncredited) See fewer
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James Flavin Chauffeur (uncredited) Chauffeur (uncredited) See fewer	King Kong (1933)
Sumner Getchell Jimmy (uncredited) Jimmy (uncredited) See fewer	Maybe It's Love (1930)
Gretta Gould Ex-Patient (uncredited) Ex-Patient (uncredited) See fewer	School for Girls (1934)
George Hackathorne Ex-Patient (uncredited) Ex-Patient (uncredited) See fewer	Merry-Go-Round (1923)
Henry Hale Reporter (uncredited) Reporter (uncredited) See fewer
Sherry Hall Man on Boat (uncredited) Man on Boat (uncredited) See fewer	The Prowler (1951)
Ara Haswell Guest (uncredited) Guest (uncredited) See fewer	The Crusader (1932)
Jack Hatfield Reporter (uncredited) Reporter (uncredited) See fewer	Divot Diggers (1936)
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Gladden James Reporter (uncredited) Reporter (uncredited) See fewer	The Third Degree (1919)
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Jane Keckley Nurse (uncredited) Nurse (uncredited) See fewer	Sweet Lavender (1920)
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Isabel La Mal Society Woman (uncredited) Society Woman (uncredited) See fewer	College Scandal (1935)
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Andrea Leeds Nina (uncredited) Nina (uncredited) See fewer	Stage Door (1937)
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Frank Mayo John Stone (uncredited) John Stone (uncredited) See fewer	Souls for Sale (1923)
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Clive Morgan Guest (uncredited) Guest (uncredited) See fewer	Gunga Din (1939)
Margaret Morris Nurse (uncredited) Nurse (uncredited) See fewer	Born to the West (1926)
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Louis Natheaux Reporter (uncredited) Reporter (uncredited) See fewer	Why Be Good? (1929)
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Purnell Pratt Hastings (uncredited) Hastings (uncredited) See fewer	Scarface (1932)
Frank Reicher Dr. Rochard (uncredited) Dr. Rochard (uncredited) See fewer	King Kong (1933)
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Frederick Roland Doctor (uncredited) Doctor (uncredited) See fewer	Hearts of Oak (1914)
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John St. Polis Seabury (uncredited) Seabury (uncredited) See fewer	Three Weeks (1924)
William Stack Doctor (uncredited) Doctor (uncredited) See fewer	Stowaway (1936)
Ethel Sykes Woman on Boat (uncredited) Woman on Boat (uncredited) See fewer	Hitch Hike to Heaven (1936)
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Frederik Vogeding Doctor (uncredited) Doctor (uncredited) See fewer	Charlie Chan at the Olympics (1937)
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Harry Watson Boy (uncredited) Boy (uncredited) See fewer	Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939)
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Andy White Photographer (uncredited) Photographer (uncredited) See fewer	Mr. Brown Comes Down the Hill (1965)
Carol Wines Nurse (uncredited) Nurse (uncredited) See fewer	I've Been Around (1935)
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