Gilda (Columbia, 1946). Fine/Very Fine on Linen. One Sheet (27.25" X 41") Style B. Is there any other image of Ri...

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Gilda (Columbia, 1946). Fine/Very Fine on Linen. One Sheet (27.25" X 41") Style B.
Is there any other image of Rita Hayworth as iconic, smoldering, and bewitching as this Style B one sheet from Gilda? Clad in a glamorous gown and demurely smoking a cigarette, Hayworth is more than just a femme fatale, she is a revelation of beauty. Telling the story of a torrid love triangle between Hayworth, Glenn Ford, and George Macready, Gilda more than lives up to the legacy of this widely beloved poster. A spectacular example of film noir, the plot weaves themes of romance, deceit, and betrayal against the picturesque background of an Argentinean casino. A provocative picture for the time, Gilda also pushed the boundaries of the Production Code with its classy but overt sensuality, expertly crafted by its director, Charles Vidor. Restoration primarily along the borders and folds has conservatively corrected edge and fold wear, pinholes, creases, fold and crossfold separation, and a few moderate chips and tears. A premier example of film noir one sheets from Hollywood's Golden Age, this opportunity to own such a famous piece of movie memorabilia is not one to be missed. There are a few small strips of cloth tape on the verso of the linen. Property from a Distinguished Collection.


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Estimate: $20,000 - $40,000.

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