Le secret magnifique

Original title: Magnificent Obsession

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7.0/10

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Classic love story involving a man who falls for the woman who's husband's death he is indirectly responsible for

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A rich playboy whose recklessness inadvertently causes the death of a prominent doctor tries to make amends to his widow, and falls for her in the process.A rich playboy whose recklessness inadvertently causes the death of a prominent doctor tries to make amends to his widow, and falls for her in the process.A rich playboy whose recklessness inadvertently causes the death of a prominent doctor tries to make amends to his widow, and falls for her in the process.

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IMDb RATING

7.0/10

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Nominated for 1 Oscar
- 2 wins & 1 nomination total

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Trivia
This film was an early starring role for Rock Hudson, and, according to Jane Wyman, he was very nervous. Some of his scenes had to be reshot thirty or forty times, but Wyman never said a word. Reportedly, years later at a party, Hudson ran into Wyman and said, "You were nice to me when you didn't have to be, and I want you to know that I thank you and love you for it."

Goofs
At the accident scene, as the taxicab door closes, it is seen that there is no damage to it.

Quotes
[last lines]
Edward Randolph: Once you find the way, you'll be bound. It will obsess you. but believe me, it will be a magnificent obsession.

Connections
Featured in Behind the Mirror: A Profile of Douglas Sirk (1979)

Soundtracks
Consolations, S. 172 No. 3 in D flat major - Lento, placido
Written by Franz Liszt

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Featured review

5/10

Suspend Reality

Jane Wyman is stiff and motionless both before and after becoming blind. She reacts to bad news as though someone has just told her the morning paper has been mislaid. She seems so much older than Rock Hudson that the love interest between them is unbelievable and seems silly. I thought she seems old enough to be his mother. Why do blind people in movies not recognize the voice of someone known prior to blindness? This also makes the story unbelievable. There is much music, mostly Chopin, in the background (coming to the foreground frequently). Rock Hudson's car is one of the most interesting items in this movie. A blind person would surely recognize the sound, smell, feel of a car like this! Based on this car and Hudson's valiant work to carry this movie, I give this a 5 star rating.