In which the Mister and I check out MAGNIFICENT OBSESSION (1954), from director Douglas Sirk and from Lloyd C. Douglas’ novel of the same name.  There was a 1935 film which shared screenplay credits to Sarah Y. Mason, Victor Heerman and Finley Peter Dunne.  This 1954 version also has a screenplay credit to Robert Blees and an adaptation credit to Wells Root.  In this version, Bob Merrick (Rock Hudson) is a spoiled rich young man who’s carelessness leads to an accident that takes resources away from someone else who dies.  While recovering, Bob meets Helen (Jane Wyman), who at first is unaware that she is the dead man’s widow but soon falls in love with her.  In his earnestness, he causes an accident that takes away her sight.  Now completely remorseful, Bob tries to follow in Dr. Phillips’ example to be righteous and virtuous.  The film clocks in at 1 h 48 m and is not rated on IMDB.  Please note there are SPOILERS in this review.

Opening intro music: GOAT by Wayne Jones, courtesy of YouTube Audio Library