Gilda (1946)
First Italian release 1957. Style A, Art by Alfredo Capitani (1895-1985)
Rita Hayworth’s most famous film and one of the greatest Film Noir’s of the 1940’s! This Italian Style A poster for “Gilda” is the best piece on this title and there are less than 10 known surviving examples! Probably one of the top 30-40 film posters in the world!
An extraordinary rarity, with fewer than ten surviving examples believed to be known, this magnificent Italian Style A is arguably the finest poster created for Gilda. Alfredo Capitani’s artwork captures the magnetic appeal of Rita Hayworth in her defining role. An image with all the sensuality and star power that made her a Hollywood legend. For a serious collector, this is a prize piece of Italian film poster art.
One of the great films noirs of the 1940s, Gilda pairs Hayworth with Glenn Ford in a volatile story of desire, jealousy and betrayal set in the casino world of Buenos Aires. Her celebrated “Put the Blame on Mame” performance, with its teasing glove striptease, became one of cinema’s most enduring expressions of seduction. Yet Gilda’s appeal goes beyond glamour: her defiance and vulnerability give the film its emotional force, making Hayworth’s performance as compelling today as it was on release.
Combining exceptional scarcity, outstanding artwork and one of Hollywood’s most iconic screen characters, this poster belongs in the highest echelon of original film poster collecting. A remarkable opportunity to own a surviving masterpiece of cinema advertising.
- Year: 1946
- Nationality: Italian
- Condition: Linen-backed
- Type: Original Italian 4 foglio
- Size: 55 X 79 Inches
- Product Code: T5759
