Mahogany (1975)

Mahogany – the woman every woman wants to be – and every man wants to have

An aspiring designer from the slums of Chicago puts herself through fashion school in the hopes of becoming one of the world's top designers. Her ambition leads her to Rome spurring a choice between the man she loves or her newfound success.

Directed by: Berry Gordy

Written by: John Byrum

Music by: Michael Masser, Gil Askey

Starring: Diana Ross, Billy Dee Williams, Anthony Perkins, Marisa Mell, Jean-Pierre Aumont, Nina Foch, Beah Richards, Lenard Norris, Bruce Vilanch, Obelo

Genre: Drama, Romance

Released: 1975-10-08

Runtime: 109 minutes

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Mahogany (1975): trivia & fun facts

Fun facts

• Mahogany was the second original motion picture soundtrack by Diana Ross, following her 1972 release Lady Sings the Blues.
• While praising Perkins' performance, he panned the direction, the plot and Ross' acting, and described Ross' wardrobe, designed by herself as "apparently inspired by some Oriental version of Star Trek".
• The luxury department store was modeled after and filmed at Marshall Fields on State Street in Chicago.

Source: Wikipedia

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