Before the famous characters. Before the laughs that filled living rooms. Before Live from New York ever echoed her name. Gilda learned comedy early — not as armor, but as survival. “When I would come home crying because somebody called me fat at school,” she once said, “she told me, ‘If they call you fat, just make a joke about it and laugh.’” So Gilda did. “I made them laugh before they hurt me. Before any kid could say, ‘Hey, you fat thing,’ I’d say, ‘Hey, I’m fat! I can’t see my toes!’ And t

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