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Gilda Overview:

Gilda (1946) was a Film Noir - Drama Film directed by Charles Vidor and produced by Virginia Van Upp.

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This is the film that gave the world the indelible image of Hayworth in that tight gown, lovingly removing that long glove as she sings "Put the Blame on Mame." That's enough to justify a viewing, but the film has more, including a bewitched, bothered, etc. performance by Ford. An intricate noir in which Hayworth, as the titular femme fatale, is placed by her mobster club-owner husband in the care of Ford, a small-time hood who also happens to be her ex-lover.

(Source: available at Amazon AMC Classic Movie Companion).

Gilda was inducted into the National Film Registry in 2013.

Gilda BlogHub Articles:

Day 19 of Noirvember: Is Gilda a Femme Fatale??

By shadowsandsatin on Nov 19, 2023 From Shadows and Satin

What is a femme fatale? She’s described in several ways on ye olde World Wide Web. The first definition I encountered stated that a femme fatale is an attractive and seductive woman, especially one who is likely to cause distress or disaster to a man who becomes involved with her. Another said th... Read full article

Day 4 of Noirvember: Gilda Trivia

By shadowsandsatin on Nov 4, 2023 From Shadows and Satin

I can’t get enough of what I like to call “Dame Name” noirs – Mildred Pierce, Laura, Nora Prentiss and, of course, Gilda. And you know what else I can’t get enough of? TRIVIA! So, in today’s Noirvember post, I’m combining these two loves of mine, taking a deep dive into Gilda, and comi... Read full article

Rita Hayworth and Glenn Ford burn up the screen in “Gilda”

By Stephen Reginald on Sep 3, 2023 From Classic Movie Man

Rita Hayworth and Glenn Ford burn up the screen in “Gilda” Gilda (1946) is an American film noir directed by Charles Vidor and starring Rita Hayworth and Glenn Ford. The cinematography is by Rudolph Mate and Hayworth’s legendary costumes were designed by Jean Louis. The suppor... Read full article

Rita Hayworth Is Gilda!

By Virginie Pronovost on Oct 19, 2018 From The Wonderful World of Cinema

I’m finally back to blogathon business and, don’t worry, I’ll eventually give you an explanation why I recently skipped so many I had subscribed to. But for now, I hope you accept my apologies! Anyway, I said “enough” and made a choice: today, I’m writing for my b... Read full article

Gilda de Abreu: inigualável

By Lê on Mar 29, 2017 From Critica Retro

Gilda de Abreu: inigualável Quando procuramos pelo nome de Gilda de Abreu no site da Cinemateca Brasileira, não encontramos nenhum resultado. Zero. E isso é vergonhoso. Ela pode ter dirigido apenas três longa-metragens, mas ela foi muito mais que a pioneira do cinema que merece ser celebr... Read full article

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Gilda Quotes:

Johnny Farrell: Pardon me, but your husband is showing.
Gilda: I can never get a zipper to close. Maybe that stands for something, what do you think?
Johnny Farrell: Doesn't it bother you at all that you're married?
Gilda: What I want to know is, does it bother you?
Gilda: You're cock-eyed, Johnny! All cock-eyed!
Johnny Farrell: I hated her so I couldn't get her out of my mind for a minute.
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Gilda Facts
There is a rumour that this film is the only time you hear Rita Hayworth's real singing voice but it is sadly not true. According to the bonus features from the DVD, Rita actually never recorded her own singing voice and was a talented lip-syncher. Anita Ellis dubbed almost all of her singing in "Gilda." Rita always wanted to do her own singing, and Columbia Pictures chief Harry Cohn paid for her voice lessons, but she never developed a voice he considered strong enough to be used, and Rita remained bitter about that for the rest of her life.
The photo of Johnny Farrell as a baby is a picture of 'Glenn Ford''s real-life son, Peter Ford.
In the scene when Germany surrenders, the crowd in the Casino is singing the 'Marcha de San Lorenzo' (San Lorenzo's March), instead of the Argentine national anthem (which would have been the logical theme to sing at that occasion). This piece of music honors a famous battle in Argentine history, and is usually played only in the festivities related to Argentine hero José de San Martín.
In the scene where Gilda is brought back to Argentina by Tom, she slaps Johnny hard across both sides of his face. In reality, Rita Hayworth's smacks broke two of 'Glenn Ford''s teeth. He held his place until the take was finished.
Rita Hayworth had to wear a corset while shooting "Put the Blame on Mame," as she gave birth to her first daughter, Rebecca, months before filming.
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