Mannequin: On the Move (1991)

User Rating:

2.9/10   

Director:

Stewart Raffill

Writers (WGA):

Edward Rugoff (characters) &
Michael Gottlieb (characters) ...

Release Date:

17 May 1991 (USA)

Genre:

Fantasy | Comedy | Romance

Tagline:

A lively comedy about a living doll.

Plot:

A young department store intern falls in love with a female store mannequin possessed by the ghost of a young 17th Centurny princess who comes to life whenever her necklace is removed by him only.

Plot Keywords:

Prince | Department Store | Mannequin | Princess | Ghost

Cast

Kristy Swanson	...	Jessie
William Ragsdale	...	Jason Williamson / Prince William
Meshach Taylor	...	Hollywood Montrose / Doorman
Terry Kiser	...	Count Spretzle / Sorcerer
Stuart Pankin	...	Mr. James
Cynthia Harris	...	Mom / Queen
Andrew Hill Newman	...	Andy Ackerman
Julie Foreman	...	Gail
John Edmondson	...	Rolf, Soldier #1
Phil Latella	...	Egon, Soldier #2
Mark Gray	...	Arnold, Soldier #3
Erick Weiss	...	Mr. James' Assistant
Jackye Roberts	...	Mr. James' Assistant
John Casino	...	Horned Soldier
Laurie Wing	...	Old Queen

Also Known As:

Mannequin 2: On the Move (USA) (promotional title)

Runtime:

95 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Certification:

Iceland:L | Argentina:13 | Australia:PG | Chile:14 | Spain:T | UK:PG | USA:PG

Filming Locations:

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Company:

Gladden Entertainment

Trivia:

Mannequin On The Move is the actual title of the film. "Mannequin 2: On The Move" was the poster title that stuck, but the "Mannequin 2" was only to let audiences know that it was a sequel.

Quotes:

Hollywood: Oh, get down, honey, get down!
Customer: Get doooooooooown!

Movie Connections:

References Mahogany (1975)

Soundtrack:

Feel The Way I Do

A surprisingly sweet and funny fairytale - better than the original.

Although not very well received at the box office or by critics, Mannequin Two has, in my opinion, outdone its predecessor, 1987's Mannequin. Its only connection to the original, with the obvious exception of the mannequin storyline, is the hilarious Meschach Taylor, who reprises his role as outrageous sidekick Hollywood Montrose. The story, with its time-travelling characters and medeival sorcery, does require a bit of imagination - it's definitely not realistic fiction, which is what I think possibly destroyed it when it was released. In and of itself it is a sweet and humorous story about a love that transcends the ages, and it would be unfair to compare it to the dull original. William Ragsdale makes the perfect prince, and Kristy Swanson fits quite nicely into the beautiful, innocent peasant girl role. It is a film to be enjoyed by all ages, and whether you're looking for adventure, comedy, or romance, Mannequin Two:On the Move will surely deliver.