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Mannequin Come To Life | New Love
Jonathan Switcher, an unemployed artist, finds a job as an assistant window dresser for a department store. When Jonathan happens upon a beautiful mannequin he previously designed, she springs to life and introduces herself as Emmy, an Egyptian under an ancient spell. Despite interference from the store's devious manager, Jonathan and his mannequin fall in love while creating eye-catching window displays to keep the struggling store in business.
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Jonathan Switcher, an unemployed artist, finds a job as an assistant window dresser for a department store. When Jonathan happens upon a beautiful mannequin he previously designed, she springs to life and introduces herself as Emmy, an Egyptian under an ancient spell. Despite interference from the store's devious manager, Jonathan and his mannequin fall in love while creating eye-catching window displays to keep the struggling store in business.
Best Screenplay | 1988 | Michael
1987 | Michael
1987 | Michael
1987 | Andrew
Most Performed Songs from Motion Pictures | 1988
Best Music Original Song | 1988 | Diane
Best Original Song Motion Picture | 1988
Best Song Written Specifically for a Motion Picture or Television | 1988
Best Film | 1988 | Michael
Budget 6,000,000 USD
Box Office Collection 42,721,196 USD
The scenes for the rival store Illustra were filmed at Boscov's, a real-life department store in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania. It's easy to distinguish by the square chandeliers and neon department signs on the walls.
Director Michael Gottlieb got the idea for this movie when he was walking by a store window and saw a mannequin move by itself. He realized it was an illusion, caused by a combination of lights and shadows, then began to wonder what would happen if a mannequin actually came to life.
One of the original Emmy mannequins used in the filming of the movie was restored by the store South Fellini and is currently on display in their store, which is located in the Fashion District in center city Philadelphia (the head/torso are the original pieces).
On filming this movie, G.W. Bailey stated, "We didn't think it would ever be released. It was beyond silliness. We would do outrageous double takes over the lines and say that we hadn't done this kind of stuff since high school. And the director would say, 'More. More. You're going in the right direction with it.' Going in the right direction! We didn't believe this. But suddenly the movie is released, and here's this old-fashioned, silly love story very loosely based on One Touch of Venus (1948) and there's not one dirty word in it, not one naked butt." The critics trampled the picture. Much to Bailey's surprise, the public loved the picture.
Originally, the lead was written as an older, lonely storekeeper, with Dudley Moore in mind. When Andrew McCarthy came on board, the character was changed be a young artist.
"Hollywood Montrose: [to Jonathan] It's obvious to this country girl that you're an A-number one creative freak. Imagine pretending to be a stock boy when you're a major artiste. I am so jealous."
"[Roxie just caught Jonathan making love to Emmy as she assumes mannequin form] Roxie Shield: [to herself] I really should have listened when he asked me for help. Armand: When you making love to him, did you ever scream 'Don't stop, Woody!'? [Roxie pushes Armand down the escalator] Roxie Shield: [hearing something break, alarmed] Oh, my camera!"
