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Mannequin

film by Borzage [1937]
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The 1937 film Mannequin, directed by Frank Borzage, stars Joan Crawford as a factory worker who rises from poverty to wealth through her relationship with a shipping tycoon, played by Spencer Tracy. Borzage was known for his romantic transcendentalism and technically skilled filmmaking, often exploring themes of love and redemption. Crawford, an accomplished actress, transitioned from Jazz Age flapper roles to dramatic melodramas, earning an Academy Award for her performance in Mildred Pierce. While Mannequin was a successful film for Borzage at MGM, his career later saw a decline in prominence.12

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