Magnificent Obsession (1935)

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:film
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Magnificent_Obsession_(1954)
gptkbp:art_style gptkb:Charles_D._Hall
gptkbp:based_on novel by Lloyd C. Douglas
gptkbp:box_office $1.5 million
gptkbp:character gptkb:Bob_Merrick
gptkb:Helen_Phillips
Dr. Phillips
Mr. Merrick
Mrs. Phillips
gptkbp:character_appearance gptkb:Edith_Head
gptkbp:cinematography gptkb:William_H._Daniels
gptkbp:color black and white
gptkbp:country gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:critical_reception mixed reviews
gptkbp:cultural_impact inspired later adaptations
gptkbp:cultural_significance considered a classic
gptkbp:director gptkb:John_Stahl
gptkbp:editor classical Hollywood style
gptkbp:film_festival screened at various festivals
gptkbp:film_score original score by Franz Waxman
gptkbp:filmography gptkb:church
gptkb:book
dramatic lighting
moral lessons
symbolism
audience engagement
character arcs
visual storytelling
character motivations
emotional performances
emotional resonance
romantic themes
thematic depth
climactic moments
use of close-ups
dramatic tension
resolution of conflict
use of music
emotional arcs
Edward Curtiss
emphasis on dialogue
gptkbp:followed_by gptkb:Magnificent_Obsession_(1954)
gptkbp:genre gptkb:High_School
romance
gptkbp:home_media_release released on Blu-ray
released on DVD
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Magnificent Obsession (1935)
gptkbp:influenced_artists gptkb:temple
gptkbp:influenced_by silent films
gptkbp:language English
gptkbp:music gptkb:Franz_Waxman
gptkbp:notable_quote " Love is the greatest gift of all."
gptkbp:production_company gptkb:Universal_Pictures
gptkbp:release_date gptkb:1935
January
gptkbp:remake gptkb:Magnificent_Obsession_(1954)
gptkbp:runtime 103 minutes
gptkbp:screenplay_by gptkb:Lloyd_C._Douglas
gptkbp:starring gptkb:Irene_Dunne
gptkb:Robert_Taylor