Making a rare appearance to present the Best Supporting Actress gong, Kirk Douglas' energy and wit defied his 94 years.

The Hollywood legend pretended to have a fight with a fellow presenter over his cane.

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He then flirted with presenter Anne Hathaway, cheekily asking: "Where were you when I was making movies?"

The three-time Oscar-nominee also added to the suspense over the prize winner, prolonging the announcement for several minutes.

When Melissa Leo finally arrived on stage to accept the award, he joked: "You are much more beautiful than you were in The Fighter.