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Affair in Trinidad

  • 1952
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 38m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
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Rita Hayworth and Glenn Ford in Affair in Trinidad (1952)
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CrimeDramaFilm-Noir

Nightclub singer and her brother-in-law try to find her husband's killer.Nightclub singer and her brother-in-law try to find her husband's killer.Nightclub singer and her brother-in-law try to find her husband's killer.

  • Director
    • Vincent Sherman
  • Writers
    • Oscar Saul
    • James Gunn
    • Virginia Van Upp
  • Stars
    • Rita Hayworth
    • Glenn Ford
    • Alexander Scourby
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.6/10
    2.8K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Vincent Sherman
    • Writers
      • Oscar Saul
      • James Gunn
      • Virginia Van Upp
    • Stars
      • Rita Hayworth
      • Glenn Ford
      • Alexander Scourby
    • 60User reviews
    • 27Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 1 nomination total

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    Rita Hayworth and Glenn Ford in Affair in Trinidad (1952)
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    Rita Hayworth and Juanita Moore in Affair in Trinidad (1952)
    Rita Hayworth, Glenn Ford, and Alexander Scourby in Affair in Trinidad (1952)
    Rita Hayworth and Torin Thatcher in Affair in Trinidad (1952)
    Rita Hayworth and Juanita Moore in Affair in Trinidad (1952)
    Alexander Scourby in Affair in Trinidad (1952)
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    Rita Hayworth and Glenn Ford in Affair in Trinidad (1952)
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    Rita Hayworth
    Rita Hayworth
    • Chris Emery
    Glenn Ford
    Glenn Ford
    • Steve Emery
    Alexander Scourby
    Alexander Scourby
    • Max Fabian
    Valerie Bettis
    Valerie Bettis
    • Veronica Huebling
    Torin Thatcher
    Torin Thatcher
    • Inspector Smythe
    Howard Wendell
    • Anderson
    Karel Stepanek
    Karel Stepanek
    • Walters
    George Voskovec
    George Voskovec
    • Dr. Franz Huebling
    Steven Geray
    Steven Geray
    • Wittol
    Walter Kohler
    • Peter Bronec
    Juanita Moore
    Juanita Moore
    • Dominique
    Gregg Martell
    Gregg Martell
    • Olaf - Fabian's Chauffeur
    Mort Mills
    Mort Mills
    • Martin - Wittol's Henchman
    Ralph Moody
    Ralph Moody
    • Coroner
    Rama Bai
    Rama Bai
    • Servant
    • (uncredited)
    Fred Baker
    • Baker - Airport Clerk
    • (uncredited)
    Mary Bayless
    • Cafe Patron
    • (uncredited)
    Don Blackman
    • The Bobby
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Vincent Sherman
    • Writers
      • Oscar Saul
      • James Gunn
      • Virginia Van Upp
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      The production is credited to the Beckworth Corporation, named for Rita Hayworth and her daughter Rebecca Welles, but Beckworth wasn't an actual production company. It was a tax dodge set up by Hayworth and Columbia Pictures president Harry Cohn to allow her fee for the film to be considered a capital gain rather than a salary, and therefore taxed at a lower rate.
    • Goofs
      When Max returns Chris to her house after the inquest, the black wreath that had been on the front door when Steve arrived earlier is missing as they get out of the car but reappears as they approach the door.
    • Quotes

      Trinidad Band: [singing] A chick-a-chick boom, a chick-a-chick boom / Announces your in the room with the Trinidad Lady. / A chick-a-chick boom, a chick-a-chick boom / Your ticker goes boom-boom-boom for the Trinidad Lady.

      Chris Emery: [singing] It's only that I do what I love and love what I do / Can't help the mad desire that's deep inside of you. / You realize the fault isn't mine, you are to blame / You want what you can't have, and you're just the same.

    • Connections
      Edited into Voskovec & Werich - paralelní osudy (2012)
    • Soundtracks
      I've Been Kissed Before
      (uncredited)

      Written by Lester Lee and Bob Russell

      Performed by Rita Hayworth (dubbed by Jo Ann Greer)

    User reviews60

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    Featured review
    7/10
    Rushed Conclusion Ruins This Film-Noir
    In Port of Spain, Trinidad, the mediocre painter Neal Emery is found dead apparently after committing suicide. Inspector Smythe (Torin Thatcher) seeks out Neal's wife, the dancer Chris Emery (Rita Hayworth) that is the lead attraction of the Caribe night-club to tell her about the death of her husband. Soon Smythe finds that Neal actually was murdered and his prime suspect is Neal's friend, the wealthy Max Fabian (Alexander Scourby) and has eyes on Chris. Smythe asks Chris to spy Fabian to find an evidence to arrest him.

    Meanwhile Neal's brother Steve Emery (Glenn Ford) unexpectedly arrives in Trinidad to visit his brother and learns that his brother had committed suicide, but he does not believe on the official statement. He stays at Chris house and decides to investigate the murder of his brother. Soon Chris and Steve fall in love with each other, but Chris cannot tell to him the reason why she continues to meet Fabian.

    "Affair in Trinidad" is a film-noir with a not well developed story where Rita Hayworth steals the movie and makes it worthy. Glenn Ford's character is too nervous and shows no chemistry with Rita Hayworth. Actually there is nothing to explain why the offensive Steve and Chris falling in love with each other. The cinematography is magnificent and the plot is reasonable, but the rushed conclusion ruins this film-noir. My vote is seven.

    Title (Brazil): "Uma Viúva em Trinidad" ("A Widow in Trinidad")
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    • Feb 16, 2014

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    FAQ4

    • Where is Trinidad?
    • Why was Chris' husband killed?
    • Why did Neil write the letter to his brother?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • July 29, 1952 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Girl from Amen Valley
    • Filming locations
      • USA
    • Production company
      • The Beckworth Corporation
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    • Budget
      • $1,200,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 38 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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