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A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 71.8 / 100
1935·Drama / Romance·1h 52m

MAGNIFICENT OBSESSION

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

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

Above the Line
John M. Stahl·DirectorSarah Y. Mason·ScreenplayVictor Heerman·ScreenplayJohn J. Mescall·Director of PhotographyMilton Carruth·Editor
Cast
Irene Dunne·Helen HudsonRobert Taylor·Dr. Robert MerrickCharles Butterworth·Tommy MastersonBetty Furness·Joyce HudsonSara Haden·Mrs. Nancy AshfordRalph Morgan·RandolphHenry Armetta·TonyGilbert Emery·Doctor RamsayArthur Treacher·HoraceBeryl Mercer·Mrs. Eden
Full Crew
(10 credits)
Directing· 1
John M. Stahl·Director
Writing· 4
Sarah Y. Mason·ScreenplayVictor Heerman·ScreenplayGeorge O'Neil·ScreenplayLloyd C. Douglas·Novel
Camera· 1
John J. Mescall·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Milton Carruth·Editor
Art & Design· 2
Charles D. Hall·Art DirectionVera West·Costume Design
Production· 1
John M. Stahl·Producer
By the Numbers
71.8
OF 100
Master Score
6.8
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Magnificent Obsession's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Melodramatic, Romantic
Composition
Centered
Era
1950s
Visual Style
Painted

“A man and woman are featured in a close embrace. The woman, with red hair styled in a 1950s fashion, looks upward with red lipstick and a pearl necklace. She we”

romancedrama
Key Elements
WomanManDressSuitTitle Text
Atmosphere
Muted
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
None Visible
Design Score
7/10
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