Movie

Magnificent Obsession

67%Critics6 reviews50%Audience3 reviews

6.520average critics score, out of 1019351h 52m

Drama

Helen Hudson (Irene Dunne) is left widowed and penniless after the hospital is unable to save the life of her charitable husband, Dr. Hudson, because another drowning victim -- the spoiled Robert Merrick (Robert Taylor) -- required the hospital's only resuscitation device. Merrick seeks Helen out to offer recompense, but she rebukes him. He soon falls in love with her, but an accident leads to Helen's loss of eyesight, which threatens their relationship and eventually her life.

Directed by:

John M. Stahl