When discussing timeless Christmas films, \u201cMiracle on 34th Street\u201d from 1947 invariably enters the conversation. This classic holds a special place in the holiday canon. However, an intriguing fact about its 1994 remake might surprise you: a major change was necessitated from the cherished original script\u2014the setting, specifically Macy\u2019s department store in New York City.<\/p>\n
For those who haven\u2019t experienced the \u201990s rendition of \u201cMiracle on 34th Street,\u201d the story unfolds within Cole\u2019s Department Store and was filmed in Chicago. This stark deviation from the \u201940s version, primarily set in Macy\u2019s New York City store on 34th Street, might appear peculiar given the film\u2019s title and iconic storyline. Yet, the \u201990s film, directed by Les Mayfield, encountered script rewrites due to logistical challenges during filming.<\/p>\n
According to an archived report from the LA Times, Macy\u2019s declined involvement in the remake, resulting in the iconic Herald Square location in Manhattan being off-limits to the production team.<\/p>\n
Laura Melillo, a Macy\u2019s spokeswoman, remarked, \u201cWe feel the original stands on its own and could not be improved upon,\u201d effectively concluding Macy\u2019s participation refusal. Consequently, the script introduced Cole\u2019s, a fictional department store, as a substitute for the New York setting.<\/p>\n
Despite the absence of Macy\u2019s in the remake, the family-oriented movie managed to amass a respectable $46.3 million at the box office and garnered an average Rotten Tomatoes rating of 60%. Comparing it to the Academy Award-winning 1947 film might suggest a lesser reception. However, considering the challenges faced, the new iteration of the Santa Claus-centered tale fared reasonably well.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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