Tuesday, July 24, 2007

Out of the Celluloid Closet: Gilda

In Gilda, every man wants the title character, which is understandable since Rita Hayworth plays the part, inarguably her most famous role.

What is interesting is that once the two male leads (Glenn Ford and George Macready) get her, they don't want her any more. And what exactly is up with their "partnership" at the casino?

Perhaps a hint of what is really going on can be gleaned from Ford's comment after Macready rescues him from a robbery - with a switchblade cane, no less (you can't get more phallic then that). After giving him the once over, he states "You must lead a gay life." Indeed.

Click here to purchase Gildaon DVD from Amazon.com.
Link via Imdb.com.

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