Gilda (1946)

Gilda (1946)

Director: Charles Vidor

Screenplay: Marion Parsonnet and Ben Hecht (uncredited)

Stars: Rita Hayworth, Glenn Ford and George Macready

The Pitch: “Hey, let’s make a Rita Hayworth movie!”

Tagline: There NEVER was a woman like Gilda!

The Overview:  Beware of Spoilers…

Johnny Farrell [Ford] befriends the shady owner of an Argentine casino and quickly works his way to being the boss’ right-hand man.  Things are going swell until the boss returns from a short trip with a wife.  It turns out that the boss’ new bride had a prior relationship with Johnny… and they still have strong feelings for each other.

 

 

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