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Shirley MacLaine’s Sweet Charity Reflections | Wilmington News
At 92, Shirley MacLaine sent a heartfelt video message to a New York theater screening her 1969 film “Sweet Charity,” recalling its grueling production and humble box office debut—just $4 million against a $20 million budget. Though the film didn’t ignite Hollywood’s musical ambitions at the time, it paved the way for Bob Fosse’s later triumph “Cabaret.” Behind the scenes, Fosse demanded perfection from stars like Chita Rivera, who credits MacLaine with advocating for her during a risky dance moment. MacLaine’s journey began in NYC as a teen dancer, rose through Broadway and Hitchcock’s…
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