Charity jumps in after him, but can't swim so Oscar rescues her. Oscar realizes Charity is the only breath of fresh air in his life, proposes again, and she accepts. Fosse thought the ending was too corny, but filmed it anticipating that the studio would demand a happy ending.
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What happens in the end of Sweet Charity?
Charity jumps in after Oscar and forgives him. The two then walk off together, soaking wet, through the park. Bob Fosse thought this ending was too corny, and decided to use the depressing, yet more inspirational, ending for the film's major release.
Why does Oscar leave charity?
Oscar tells her how he can't be with her wondering how many men she's been with, and he leaves her. After he walks off Charity sings "If my friends could see me now." And that's pretty much sums it up.
What is the point of Sweet Charity?
Inspired by Federico Fellini's Nights of Cabiria, Sweet Charity explores the turbulent love life of Charity Hope Valentine, a hopelessly romantic but comically unfortunate dance hall hostess in New York City.
Why was Sweet Charity a flop?
The film was a box-office disappointment when released in 1969. Many found it overly long and the dramatic scenes lacking.
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As they part, Oscar kisses her hand, and dubs her Sweet Charity ("Sweet Charity").