This movie is always referred to as a camp classic and. The 1975 fashion movie in which diana ross rules supreme. Celebrate the 40th anniversary of diana ross classic mahogany with the new couture edition. Diana ross first public postrtl appearance was at a fundraiser for former president bill clinton. Diana ross full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films. Saturday at the museum of fine arts, houston for movies. For 17 years, paulie struggles with the condition, being.
Celebrate the 40th anniversary of diana ross classic mahogany with the new couture edition dvd, which includes collectible fashion prints. Mahogany 1975 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Its the story of a young woman who wants to break out of a chicago. The first iteration of the ubiquitous, oscarnominated theme song by michael masser and gerry goffin, sung by leading lady diana ross, who plays tracy, flashing back with credits from the opening scene, her success in rome, to earlier days as a fashion student in chicago, in mahogany, 1975.
Among the many cringeinducing moments in mahogany is the moment when a worldfamous fashion photographer gives diana rosss character her new name. Best known as the the lead singer of the popular 1960s singing group the supremes, diana ernestine earle ross was born on march 26, 1944, in detroit, michigan, the second of six children of africanamerican parents ernestine lillian moten, a schoolteacher, and fred earl ross, who served in the army. Fresh from the success of lady sings the blues, this film served as ross followup feature film. Ive known people who say that mahogany was an inspirational film for their situation, and that it was an honest, if soapy, film about a poor black woman finding success and then discovering that true.
This is a hate letter from berry gordy to diana ross. The now famous fashion montage was recreated in the award winning dreamgirls movie portrayed by this eras diana ross, beyonce knowles. Diana ross was the woman all my girlfriends, and a good smattering of my male friends, wanted to look like. Ross played tracey chambers in the movie and was nicknamed mahogany by her photographer. Born and raised in detroit, michigan, ross rose to fame as the lead singer of the vocal group the supremes, who during the 1960s became motowns most successful act, and are the bestcharting female group in us history, as well as one of the worlds bestselling girl groups of all time. Its the story of a young woman who wants to break out of a chicago ghetto by becoming a successful fashion designer. Diana rosstheme from mahogany do you know where yore going to. Theme from mahogany do you know where youre going to by. Mahogany tracymahogany 1975 lady sings the blues billie holiday 1972. Casting diana ross as a fashion model was truly inspiring since it gives her an opportunity to look sensational throughout. Diana ross, billy dee williams, jeanpierre aumont, anthony perkins, nina foch. The movies got rich costumes, romantic music, decadent. Diana ross, who proved she could act with lady sings the blues, struggles valiantly to create a character and sustain mood.
Dec 29, 2008 now 43 years old, this song still sounds brand new. The very best of diana ross was released in the united kingdom, becoming ross 17th gold album in that country. She looks great, acts well, and even demonstrates a diva fit. It was initially recorded by american singer thelma houston in 1973, and then by diana ross as the theme to the 1975 motownparamount film mahogany. She is best known for her projects that she did in the 60s with her musical group the supremes. Mahogany was the second original motion picture soundtrack by diana ross, following her 1972 release lady sings the blues. Anthony perkins portrays a tormented high fashion photographer who opens the door for diana ross to launch a modeling career in berry gordys. Mahogany is a big, lush, messy soap opera, so ambivalent about its heroine that we cant even be sure the endings supposed to be happy. Struggling chicago fashion design student tracy diana ross goes from rags to riches when a chance meeting with hotshot fashion photographer sean anthony perkins in the department store where she works leads to a runway life as a model in rome. She has worked her way up from salesgirl to secretary and assistant to the head buyer at a luxury department store modeled after, and filmed at. Michael masser the original soundtrack of mahogany. Struggling chicago fashion design student tracy diana ross goes from rags to riches when a chance meeting with hotshot fashion photographer sean anthony perkins in the department store where. Some copies carry a clear sticker with white text that reads.
Diana ross inspires great fantasies even when they dont add up to anything. This was the theme song to the 1975 movie mahogany, starring ross as tracy chambers, a woman from humble beginnings who becomes a glamorous fashion model using the name mahogany. Theme from mahogany do you know where youre going to, by diana ross. The movie s got rich costumes, romantic music, decadent.
Theme from mahogany do you know where youre going to youtube. After a highly successful musical career, she forayed into acting with the 1972 film lady sings the blues, and it proved to be her big career breakthrough. Director diana ross tracymahogany billy dee williams brian. In 1975s mahogany, diana ross timeless, but the attitudes. But, in lieu of a cohesive plot, rounded characterisation, believable dialogue etc. Includes diana ross hit songs love hangover and theme from mahogany do you know where youre going to m6861s1. Diana ross is an american actor, singer, musician, songwriter and producer. Mahogany is a 1975 american romantic drama film directed by berry gordy and produced by motown productions. Mahogany stars diana ross as tracy chambers, a struggling fashion design student who rises to become a popular fashion designer in rome. Jun 05, 2014 i do not own the rights to this movie. An outrageously bad 70s soaper with anthony perkins providing some big unintentional laughs as a psycho fashion photographer. Berry gordy the first time i watched mahogany with my mother, who had never seen the film, her main comment was, wow. The best movie quotes, movie lines and film phrases by movie quotes. Aug 21, 2015 among the many cringeinducing moments in mahogany is the moment when a worldfamous fashion photographer gives diana rosss character her new name.
Diana ross born march 26, 1944 is an american singer, actress, and record producer. The movies got rich costumes, romantic music, decadent playboys, socially redeeming values and a fable of rags to riches. The film, a ragstoriches story about the power of love and fashion, will be shown 7 p. Theme from mahogany do you know where youre going to. And, in spite of the movie s flaws, dianas acting is really good while poor anthony perkins is atrocious. Mahogany tracy mahogany 1975 lady sings the blues billie holiday 1972. A poor chicago secretary diana ross takes the fast lane to fame as a model and a fashion designer. Theme from mahogany do you know where youre going to is a song written by michael masser and gerry goffin. The motown founder gordy took over the film direction after british filmmaker tony richardson was dismissed from the film. Beemish from denville, nj according to the liner notes of the 2012 reissue of the diana ross album, this song was originally intended for motown label mate, thelma houston but quickly reassigned to ross as it fit the mood of the movie so well. Rent mahogany 1975 starring diana ross and billy dee williams on dvd and bluray. Based on true events, it follows the story of tariq evan ross, son of diana ross as he begins college, hoping to escape his childhood struggles.
Theme from mahogany do you know where youre going to duration. Qasim basir presents his first feature film, moozlum, featuring danny glover, nia long, and roger guenveur smith. And yet its unabashedly commercial and sure to be an enormous hit. Details about jeanpierre aumont and diana ross in mahogany 1975 original movie photo 30788. Were your movie poster source for new releases and vintage movie posters. Still, the movie produced one of her biggest and best hits with theme from mahogany do you know where youre going to, a goffinmasser tune that was nominated for an oscar. And, in spite of the movies flaws, dianas acting is really good while poor anthony perkins is atrocious. Her asian influence couture collection was theatrical, witty and dramatic.
But it was designs like the gorgeous dress and its accoutrements that her character, tracee chambers, excels. Diana ross sang about complexities of life in this theme song from mahogany, the 1975 cult film in which she stars as an aspiring fashion designer from chicago who rises to fame in rome. Diana ross looks gorgeous in unbelievably glamorous costumes, jewels, makeup and furs. Her movie career never recovered the wiz finished it off and the only acting jobs she can get are roles like brandys mom in lame tv movies. Diana ross showed no signs of slowing down in the 1990s. However, it is also incredibly entertaining with a wonderful musical score. Still, the movie produced one of her biggest and best hits with theme from mahogany do you know where youre going to, a goffinmasser tune that was.
The soundtrack from the film mahogany her second film, following lady sings the blues included the charttopping single theme from mahogany do you know where youre going to, which peaked at numberone on the billboard hot 100 chart in january 1976. Now 43 years old, this song still sounds brand new. Theme from mahogany do you know where youre going to video short 1975 diana ross. Jul 11, 2016 diana ross theme from mahogany do you know where yore going to. Mahogany 1975 tracy, an aspiring designer from the slums of chicago puts herself through fashion school in the hopes of becoming one of the worlds top designers. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing mahogany near you. Jeanpierre aumont and diana ross in mahogany 1975 original movie photo 30788. As a vehicle for diana ross film career, mahogany wasnt nearly as successful as lady sings the blues, not only because it didnt focus on her musical gifts, but because the script was weak. Strictly for ross fans, drag queens and bad movie buffs. Its a guilty pleasure that you know is bad, but you just cant help enjoying it. Mahogany 1975 movie clip do you know where youre going to. Blow the obstacles away keep walking if you fall 72,605 views. Mahogany stars diana ross as tracy chambers, a poor africanamerican woman who rises to become a popular fashion designer in rome. With fashion and a passionate love story as a backdrop to a wonderfully acted narrative, mahogany is simply fabulous.
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