Gilda (film)

Gilda
Theatrical release poster, "Style B"
Directed byCharles Vidor
Screenplay by
Adaptation by
Story byE.A. Ellington
Produced byVirginia Van Upp
Starring
CinematographyRudolph Maté
Edited byCharles Nelson
Music byM. W. Stoloff
Marlin Skiles
Color processBlack and white
Production
company
Columbia Pictures
Distributed byColumbia Pictures
Release dates
  • March 14, 1946 (1946-03-14) (New York City)
  • April 25, 1946 (1946-04-25) (United States)
Running time
110 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$2 million
Box office$6 million (rentals)

Gilda is a 1946 American film noir directed by Charles Vidor and starring Rita Hayworth and Glenn Ford.

The film is known for cinematographer Rudolph Maté's lush photography, glamorous setting, 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 was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as being "culturally, historically or aesthetically significant".