Clint Eastwood and Shirley MacLaine at the 31st Annual Thalians Ball in Hollywood, California on October 11, 1986:
I recently discovered these photos in a folder, so thought they were worthy of a post. The Thalians is a Hollywood-based charitable organization founded in 1955 by actors and entertainers to address mental health issues, initially focusing on children and now dedicating its efforts to supporting the mental health of U.S. military personnel and their families through the UCLA Operation Mend program. Named after Thalia, the Greek Muse of comedy and poetry, the organization has raised over $50 million for mental health causes over its history and honours "Mr. or Ms. Wonderful" at its annual galas.
Above: Clint with MacLaine and Lana Turner
Shirley MacLaine took time off from her other lives to join The Thalians as Ms. wonderful for our 31st Anniversary Gala Ball. The theme for this fabulous evening was "You Should See Her Now!" Clint Eastwood, John Forsythe, Ruta Lee (in a wild "Irma La Douce" number), Fred MacMurray, Dean Martin and surprise guest, John Travolta along with a line of gorgeous Can-Can dancers entertained the dazzled audience. Presidents Club members were feted by Parisian Designer Pierre Le Prince who introduced his 1986 countre and prêt-a-porter collections. The Presidents Club ventured forth to salute talented Barbara Rush at a performance of her one woman smash hit show, "A Woman of Independent Means." This was followed by a sumptuous dinner at the Hamlet Gardens.
Clint was chosen himself by The Thalians at their 53rd Anniversary Gala/Ball on Sunday, November 2nd, 2008, held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California. The event was to honour his lifetime achievements and benefit the Thalians Mental Health Center at Cedars-Sinai.
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