Magnificent obsession / Universal International presents ; produced by Ross Hunter ; screenplay by Robert Blees ; adaptation by Wells Root ; directed by Douglas Sirk.
Edition:
Two-Blu-ray special edition.
Publisher:
The Criterion Collection,
Copyright Date:
2019
Description:
2 videodiscs (108 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 folded insert (12 pages : color illustrations ; 17 cm).
Container of (work): Magnificent obsession (Motion picture : 1954) http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/no2009019991 Container of (work): Magnificent obsession (Motion picture : 1935) http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n80018766
Notes:
Rock Hudson, Jane Wyman, Agnes Moorehead, Barbara Rush. Title from container. Based on the novel by Lloyd C. Douglas ; based on the screenplay by Sarah Y. Mason and Victor Heerman. Originally released as a motion picture in 1954. Widescreen (2.00:1 aspect ratio) Special features: High definition digital resporation; Audio commentary; Magnificent obsession, John M. Stahl's 1935 adaptation of the same novel, newly restored; From UFA to Hollywood; Interviews; Trailer; Plus: an essay by critic Geoffrey O'Brien.
Summary:
Bob is a playboy who recklessly crashes his boat. The only person who can help him dies of a heart attack, and Bob becomes involved with the doctor's widow. Includes the original 1935 version with Irene Dunne and Robert Taylor, documentary, interviews, and more.
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