Flags in Mannequin 1987

 

In 1987 the true American version of Pinnochio was born.  Remember, the tale of Pinnochio is not a Disney Property, however Mannequin is.  Born in the heart of the 1980s, and released in 1987.  Mannequin was far from the 1970s and 1990s, that it just oozes the spirit of the 1980s.  A theme from the movie it to create art of substance and character, and indeed this gem from 1987 was totally outrageous. 

Flags appear in the introductory cartoon montage.  In it we get a short history of the world, from ancient Egypt to modern days.  Our lucky heroine is given a gift from the Gods to travel through time to see the world in its varied forms.  In one spice she is seen leading a navigator in Medieval Italian dress across an ocean.  The fore mast has a green pennant while the aft mast has a red pennant.  Finally the navigator in the stern is holding  a flag with has an American style motif. 

 Here you can see the classic Key Stone Cop-Night Security officer is played by George W. Bailey.   The badge on the his shoulder read Prince Security for the fictional Prince and Company Department Store that was located in Center City Philadelphia, next to Philadelphia's City Hall. 

 

 

The US flag and 'county-city' flag of Philadelphia can be seen in the background.  These are also known as the iconic Rocky Steps of Philadelphia.  Mannequin is fairly tale from Pennsylvania.  It was constructed with a patient heart and soul, full of character.  This is one of America's best Valentine's Day's movies, as least from the 1980s.