What To Know
- Shirley MacLaine, 92, made a rare video appearance to announce a special screening of her 1969 film Sweet Charity.
- In the video, MacLaine reflected on the film’s challenging production and modest box office performance.
- Fans were delighted by her message, praising her enduring legacy as one of the last living legends of old Hollywood.
Shirley MacLaine recently thrilled fans with an exciting announcement in a rare video.
On August 17, the iconic actress appeared in a clip posted by New York’s Southampton Playhouse on Instagram.
“Shirley MacLaine is excited for you to see SWEET CHARITY with us on Tuesday, August 25 at 7 PM!” the caption read, noting the 1969 film adaptation in which MacLaine starred as Charity Hope Valentin.
“Bob Fosse‘s first film was adapted from a Fellini film and transformed into a dazzling cinematic musical experience,” the post continued. “Cy Coleman received his first and only Oscar nomination for his music on the film. His widow, Shelby Coleman, will join us after the film for a personal window into her husband’s career. Close out the summer with this very special edition of our Tuesday Tunes series!”
For the video, MacLaine, 92, spoke directly to followers, sharing, “Hi, Southampton Playhouse. Wish I could be with you. I would like to see Sweet Charity again.”
She continued, “Now, while you’re watching it, remember how hard we worked. And between you and me, it didn’t do very well. So I hope you guys like it. Much love.”
In the comments, fans were thrilled to see and hear from MacLaine, who doesn’t often appear on social media. One Instagram user wrote, “Bravo to Shirley MacLaine!! One of the last of the great stars from the 1950’s. I have loved her many great films and characters.”
Another fan declared, “Oh my goodness! A message from a living legend! Shirley!!!!!! Looking amazing, darling!”
Someone else echoed, “One of the last living old Hollywood legends.”
Another Instagram user shared, “I missed her voice (which is still the same).”
Meanwhile, yet another fan commented, “Oh, Shirley. I love you. What an incredible human being.”
In addition to MacLaine, 1969’s Sweet Charity starred John McMartin, Ricardo Montalban, Sammy Davis Jr., Chita Rivera, Paula Kelly, Stubby Kaye, and Barbara Bouchet, among others.
MacLaine is also known for her roles in The Trouble with Harry (1955), The Apartment (1960), Terms of Endearment (1983), Steel Magnolias (1989), and more.