Rita Hayworth Biography
Margarita Carmen Cansino (October 17, 1918 – May 14, 1987), known by her screen name Rita Hayworth, was an American film actress and dancer of Spanish Roma and Irish descent. After going through extensive white-washing procedures, she attained fame in the 1940s as the titular femme fatale in the film noir Gilda. Being one of the most popular stars of the era, she was the top pin-up girl for American soldiers during WWII and was nicknamed "The Love Goddess".
She is listed as number 19 on the American Film Institute's 50 greatest female screen legends.
Rita Hayworth Movies
Rita Hayworth Quotes
Complexities of Love and Justice
Obregon: [To Uncle Pio and Johnny]
You know, I'm a great cop, Mr. Farrell. I'm certainly a push-over for a love story... You two can quit being noble any time you like, you know, because a man can only die once, and Mundson committed suicide three months ago. Besides, didn't you ever hear of a thing called justifiable homicide?
Gilda:
Johnny, let's go home. Let's go home.
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Confrontation of Feelings and Intentions
Johnny:
Get your clothes on. You're gettin out of here.
Gilda:
Are we, Johnny? Are we?
Johnny:
Not we! You!
Gilda:
You do hate me, don't you, Johnny?
Johnny:
I don't think you have any idea how much.
Gilda: [She falls into his arms and they kiss passionately]
Hate is a very exciting emotion. Haven't you noticed? Very exciting. I hate you too, Johnny. I hate you so much, I think I'm gonna die from it. Darling. I think I'm gonna die from it.
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