Rita Hayworth and Glenn Ford Gilda 1946 Gilda is a 1946 American film noir directed by Charles Vidor and starring Rita Hayworth in her signature role and Glenn Ford. The film is known for cinematographer Rudolph Maté's lush photography, costume designer Jean Louis's wardrobe for Hayworth (particularly for the dance numbers), and choreographer Jack Cole's staging of "Put the Blame on Mame" and "Amado Mio", sung by Anita Ellis. Over the years Gilda has gained cult classic status. In 2013, the film

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Rita Hayworth was a major 1940s movie star, famous for her confident role in Gilda and known globally as “The Love Goddess,” but her real life was tragically different. She was a shy woman who longed for a simple, happy family life, yet all five of her high-profile marriages ended in disappointment. She once confessed, “Men fall for Gilda and wake up with me,” showing how people loved her character more than the quiet person she truly was. In her later years, her personality changed, and she str