Paula Kelly
Paula Kelly as she appeared in the August 1969 issue of Playboy Magazine after completing filming the motion picture Sweet Charity with Shirley MacLaine and Chita Rivera.
Photo: New York, New York, 1969
“The only time I feel complete expression is when I'm dancing. Then, I have no problems, no worries, no hang-ups. I feel I could do anything in the world.”
-Paula Kelly
Kelly performed a dance solo (in costume) at the 41st Academy Awards for the nominated title song from Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.
Photo: New York, New York, 1969
Following Sweet Charity, Paul appeared in a number of films including Soylent Green and The Andromeda Strain.
Photo: New York, New York, 1969
“I found myself defending America a lot when I lived in England. They were always asking me racial questions. I'd say, ‘You've got prejudice here, too. At least in America we're trying to deal with it.’”
-Paula Kelly
Photo: New York, New York, 1969
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