Magnificent Obsession (1935)
A playboy tries to redeem himself after his careless behavior causes a great man's death.
Top billed cast
Irene DunneHelen Hudson
Robert TaylorDr. Robert Merrick
Charles ButterworthTommy Masterson
Betty FurnessJoyce Hudson
Sara HadenMrs. Nancy Ashford
Ralph MorganRandolph
Henry ArmettaTony
Gilbert EmeryDoctor Ramsay
Arthur TreacherHorace
Beryl MercerMrs. Eden
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