Affair In Trinidad (1952)

After her husband is mysteriously killed, a nightclub performer (Rita Hayworth) in Trinidad is asked by the police to assist them in getting information concerning a family friend (Alexander Scourby) who is the chief suspect in the murder. Directed by Vincent Sherman (MR. SKEFFINGTON). For Hayworth's first film in four years (she had "retired" when she married Prince Aly Khan), Columbia attempted to recreate another GILDA for her by reuniting her for the fourth time with her GILDA co-star Glenn Ford. It didn't work for several reasons. Most obviously, the screenplay simply isn't as good but Hayworth, no longer the love goddess of GILDA, was starting to look a little rough around the edges. In an attempt to revive the image, they've even given her a number, I've Been Kissed Before that is a carbon copy of Put The Blame On Mame but the magic just isn't there this time. It's still enjoyable in a minor 1950s Caribbean potboiler kind of way. Hayworth's Oscar nominated gowns are by Jean Louis. With Torin Thatcher, Juanita Moore, George Voskovec, Steven Geray, Mort Mills and Valerie Bettis, who also choreographed Hayworth's dance numbers.