Magnificent Obsession

Plot Summary

Reckless playboy Bob Merrick crashes his speedboat, requiring emergency attention from the town’s only resuscitator while a local hero, Dr. Phillips, dies waiting for the life-saving device. Merrick then tries to right his wrongs with the doctor’s widow, Helen, falling in love with her in the process.

Top Cast

Jane Wyman Helen Phillips

Rock Hudson Bob Merrick

Barbara Rush Joyce Phillips

Agnes Moorehead Nancy Ashford

Otto Kruger Edward Randolph