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Affair in Trinidad

  • 19521952
  • Not RatedNot 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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  • Film-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.
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
2.6K
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  • Director
    • Vincent Sherman
  • Writers
    • Oscar Saul(screen play)
    • James Gunn(screen play)
    • Virginia Van Upp(story)
  • Stars
    • Rita Hayworth
    • Glenn Ford
    • Alexander Scourby
Top credits
  • Director
    • Vincent Sherman
  • Writers
    • Oscar Saul(screen play)
    • James Gunn(screen play)
    • Virginia Van Upp(story)
  • Stars
    • Rita Hayworth
    • Glenn Ford
    • Alexander Scourby
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 56User reviews
    • 26Critic reviews
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    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 1 nomination total

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    Trailer
    Trailer 2:48
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    Rita Hayworth and Glenn Ford in Affair in Trinidad (1952)
    Rita Hayworth 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 in Affair in Trinidad (1952)
    Alexander Scourby in Affair in Trinidad (1952)
    Valerie Bettis in Affair in Trinidad (1952)
    Rita Hayworth and Glenn Ford in Affair in Trinidad (1952)
    Rita Hayworth and Glenn Ford in Affair in Trinidad (1952)
    Rita Hayworth in Affair in Trinidad (1952)
    Rita Hayworth and Glenn Ford in Affair in Trinidad (1952)
    Rita Hayworth in Affair in Trinidad (1952)

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    Rita Hayworth
    Rita Hayworth
    • Chris Emeryas Chris Emery
    Glenn Ford
    Glenn Ford
    • Steve Emeryas Steve Emery
    Alexander Scourby
    Alexander Scourby
    • Max Fabianas Max Fabian
    Valerie Bettis
    Valerie Bettis
    • Veronica Hueblingas Veronica Huebling
    Torin Thatcher
    Torin Thatcher
    • Inspector Smytheas Inspector Smythe
    Howard Wendell
    • Andersonas Anderson
    Karel Stepanek
    Karel Stepanek
    • Waltersas Walters
    George Voskovec
    George Voskovec
    • Dr. Franz Hueblingas Dr. Franz Huebling
    Steven Geray
    Steven Geray
    • Wittolas Wittol
    Walter Kohler
    • Peter Bronecas Peter Bronec
    Juanita Moore
    Juanita Moore
    • Dominiqueas Dominique
    Gregg Martell
    Gregg Martell
    • Olaf - Fabian's Chauffeuras Olaf - Fabian's Chauffeur
    Mort Mills
    Mort Mills
    • Martin - Wittol's Henchmanas Martin - Wittol's Henchman
    Ralph Moody
    Ralph Moody
    • Coroneras Coroner
    Rama Bai
    Rama Bai
    • Servantas Servant
    • (uncredited)
    Fred Baker
    • Baker - Airport Clerkas Baker - Airport Clerk
    • (uncredited)
    Mary Bayless
    • Cafe Patronas Cafe Patron
    • (uncredited)
    Don Blackman
    • The Bobbyas The Bobby
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Vincent Sherman
    • Writers
      • Oscar Saul(screen play)
      • James Gunn(screen play)
      • Virginia Van Upp(story)
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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 reviews56

    Review
    Top review
    6/10
    Gilda meets Notorious
    Rita Hayworth and Glenn Ford re-team for "Affair in Trinidad," a 1952 film also starring Alexander Scourby, Juanita Moore and Valerie Bettis. Hayworth plays Chris Emery, a nightclub performer whose husband Neil dies by apparent suicide that turns out to be murder. His brother Steve (Ford) shows up on the day of the inquest, having received a letter from Neil on the day he died. He assumes the worst about his widowed sister-in-law and her relationship with a wealthy man, Max Fabian (Scourby).

    Either I dosed off or the actual mystery was never fully explained. It was explained sort of, but I was never clear what Rita, her husband, or the people in Max's house had to do with it. The story, as the subject line indicates, is a gemisch of "Gilda" and "Notorious" and not as good as either one. Interestingly, the plot predates the Cuban missile crisis by 10 years. Totally amazing. For that alone, it's worth seeing.

    Except for Ava Gardner, probably no actress defined the word "hot" like Rita Hayworth. For a woman who was painfully shy and didn't even want to be in show business, she sure could turn it on. And turn it on she does in two musical numbers, "I've Been Kissed Before" and "Trinidad Lady." She wears some gorgeous gowns, too. Glenn Ford and Rita make a wonderful team, certainly one of Hollywood's sexiest film love matches. Juanita Moore is excellent as the all-knowing maid, Dominique, and Alexander Scourby is an elegant villain.

    "Affair in Trinidad" is well directed by Vincent Sherman with a nice, dark atmosphere, and one really believes it's Trinidad. Watching Rita Hayworth is never a waste of time; this isn't the greatest movie ever made, but Rita creates a few sparks.
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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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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $1,200,000 (estimated)
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 38 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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