1954 magnificent obsession book lloyd c douglas

Basis for the 1954 film starring rock hudson and jane wyman. Magnificent obsession 1954 is a universal international pictures romantic feature film starring jane wyman and rock hudson. Magnificent obsession by douglas, lloyd c book condition. Velicanstvena opsesija je americki igrani film snimljen 1954. John subsequently challenged some misconceptions relating to magnificent obsession. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. He was born in columbia city, indiana, spent part of his boyhood in monroeville, indiana, and florence, kentucky, where his father, alexander jackson douglas, was pastor of the hopeful lutheran church. The saga of magnificent obsession started in 1929, when lutheran pastor lloyd douglas published his first novel, an attempt to make fiction out of his most cherished beliefs. Prior to a screening of douglas sirks melodrama magnificent obsession 1954, john spoke about the fact that the orthodox version of hollywood history often depends on gossip and rumour. Magnificent obsession by lloyd c douglas by douglas.

Young lloyd attended wittenberg seminary in springfield, oh, where he received his education as a minister. Douglas wrote many inspirational stories some years ago and i remembered being particularly touched by his story of a young surgeon who discovers a way to make his life my youth. Magnificent obsession is a 1954 romantic drama movie. Magnificent obsession, was his first book written and published after he retired. Lloyd cassel douglas, 18771951, was a minister before he was an author. Paul cavanagh in magnificent obsession for most of the audience that viewed magnificent obsession on itsinitial release in 1954 it was the height of inspirational drama thestory of a reckless playboy who redeems himself through selfless, anonymousdevotion. Magnificent obsession 1954 drama, romance rock hudson. Douglas sirks 1954 remake with rock hudson and jane wyman 3. Magnificent obsession 1954 once you find the way, youll be bound. Remade magnificent obsession opens the new york times. Douglas and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. This, highly abstracted, is the plot of magnificent obsession, a 1929 best seller by lloyd c. The charm and chemistry of irene dunne and robert taylor are unrivalled.

Magnificent obsession 1954 film based on the book by lloyd c. How appropriate then that this books main subject centers around his old boss, the galilean from nazareth. Moviegoers who fondly remember universals magnificent obsession of eighteen years ago should. Magnificent obsession by lloyd c douglas by douglas, lloyd c edition. Later printing of the first edition book condition. Magnificent obsession is a remake without the magnetism of the original film. I purchased this book to reconnect with the story and to remember his method of making a difference.

Trotskygrad is a beautiful city located at 3364,54, and founded on the basic tenets of marxismleninismtrotskyism. The novel was a runaway best seller, leading to a series of similar works from douglas, most notably his epic of ancient rome, the robe, filmed with richard burton and. The screenplay was written by robert blees and wells root, after the 1929 book magnificent obsession by lloyd c. Douglas novel, robert blees screenplay 3 more credits. The 1935 and 1954 versions of magnificent obsession. The screenplay was written by robert blees and wells root, after the book magnificent obsession by lloyd c. Douglas novel of the same name although douglas sirk sometimes claimed that the story was based distantly. Magnificent obsession 1954 film wikimili, the free. After graduating he served as a pastor in a church in manchester, in. We are currently a small community looking for more members. Rock hudson plays bob merrick, a reckless playboy who is indirectly responsible for the death of a kindly and muchbeloved doctor. It was one of three of his books that were eventually made into blockbuster motion pictures, the othe. This book about obsession actually became an obsession for scores of readers. Old fiction, hcdj, magnificent obsession by lloyd c.

Douglas spiritual novel magnificent obsession is in its own way as successful as the first filmed in 1935 in glossing over the plot holes and logic gaps in the original novel. Magnificent obsession by lloyd c douglas, first edition. The story has minor modifications, actually updates and color, but the black and white movie of 1935 is better and better. Trailer for douglas sirks 1954 film magnificent obsession. Douglas s magnificent obsession for your kindle, tablet, ipad, pc or mobile. The book itself, set in the midwest in the prewar years, is the absorbing story of the transformation of a young man.

Magnificent obsession is a 1954 universalinternational technicolor romantic feature film directed by douglas sirk. Magnificent obsession by lloyd c douglas, first edition abebooks. Douglas spiritual novel magnificent obsession is in its own way as successful as the first filmed in 1935. Magnificent obsession 1954 melodrama research group.

It was one of four of his books that were eventually made into blockbuster motion pictures, the other. Douglas spiritual novel, rock hudson plays a reckless playboy who is indirectly responsible for the death of a kindly doctor. Magnificent obsession 1954 directed by douglas sirk. Publication date 1929 topics recreational reading publisher houghton mifflin company collection. In 1935, universal pictures introduced magnificent obsession starring irene dunne and robert taylor, based on lloyd c. Douglas would go on to write many other books, including the robe 1942, usually considered his best. Lloyd douglas later wrote about the deluge of mail he received from readers who literally wanted to live out the principles of the novel in their own lives. The film was directed by douglas sirk and produced by ross hunter.

The movie is based on the book magnificent obsession by lloyd c. Magnificent obsession by lloyd c douglas abebooks passion for books. Adapted from the syrupy novel by lloyd c douglas, it was a boxoffice hit the first time around in 1935 with irene dunne and. Magnificent obsession is a 1954 technicolor drama romantic film directed by douglas sirk starring jane wyman and rock hudson.

Magnificent obsession, was his first book written and published after he retired from the pulpit around 1928. Magnificent obsession was the first book written by minister lloyd c. Douglas, magnificent obsession is the story of a playboy who pretends to be a doctor to help a widow he had recently hurt. The screenplay was written by robert blees and wells root, after the. The movie was produced by ross hunter and released by universal pictures. The paperback of the magnificent obsession by lloyd c. Published in october, 1929, it was born the same month as the great depression but described a time before that horrendous disaster, when very nice people like i first read this book when in my early teens in a paperback version. Magnificent obsession film analysis senses of cinema. Those who wince at the mere mention of the lloyd c. Magnificent obsession criterion collection bluray 1954. Critic howard thompson wrote, the movie is unquestionably a handsome one.