In the '50s the films of Douglas Sirk were highly appreciated by women and not held in very high esteem by critics (they regarded his films as weepies).
Today it is the other way around. Today critics see the subtle criticism on the hypocrisy of the 50's consumer society through the surface of the amazing technicolor images. This is especially evident in a film like "All that heaven allows" (1955).
"Magnificent obsession" was made one year earlier, with the same lead actors (Rock Hudson and Jane Wyman). More important is that this film is not so much on the level of society as a whole but much more on the individual level. A conceited millionaire who becomes righteous through his love for a blind woman.
This film has relations with "The game" (1997, David Fincher, spoiled millionaire) and "City lights" (1931, Charlie Chaplin, blind girl). From the book (1929, Lloyd C. Douglas) it also has an unmistakable christian undertone. Its theme is derived from the gospel of St Matthew 6:1-4. Good deeds have te be performed in silence.
Today it is the other way around. Today critics see the subtle criticism on the hypocrisy of the 50's consumer society through the surface of the amazing technicolor images. This is especially evident in a film like "All that heaven allows" (1955).
"Magnificent obsession" was made one year earlier, with the same lead actors (Rock Hudson and Jane Wyman). More important is that this film is not so much on the level of society as a whole but much more on the individual level. A conceited millionaire who becomes righteous through his love for a blind woman.
This film has relations with "The game" (1997, David Fincher, spoiled millionaire) and "City lights" (1931, Charlie Chaplin, blind girl). From the book (1929, Lloyd C. Douglas) it also has an unmistakable christian undertone. Its theme is derived from the gospel of St Matthew 6:1-4. Good deeds have te be performed in silence.