| Description: | 12 Legendary Performances from Rita!Rita Hayworth is the epitome of Hollywood glamour with an unparalleled on-screen presence whose talent was only surpassed by her beauty. Her rise from a Spanish dancer and vaudeville performer to one of the world's greatest movie goddesses is chronicled in this song, dance, drama, and suspense-filled film collection. This special-edition Blu-ray collection features 12 legendary films presented together for the first time in high definition! - Music in My Heart (1940)
- You'll Never Get Rich (1941)
- Tonight and Every Night (1945)
- Down To Earth (1947)
- The Lady from Shanghai (1948)
- The Loves of Carmen (1948)
- Affair in Trinidad (1952)
- Salome (1953)
- Miss Sadie Thompson (1954)
- Fire Down Below (1957)
- Pal Joey (1957)
- They Came to Cordura (1959)
Six-disc set includes: Music In My Heart (1940)Crooner Robert Gregory (Tony Martin), facing imminent deportation, runs into singer Patricia O'Malley (Rita Hayworth, in her first musical), who's about to marry a dull-as-dishwater millionaire. Before long, they're singing and romancing together in this tuneful comedy that also features Alan Mowbray, Edith Fellows, George Tobias, and Andre Kostelanetz and His Orchestra. Songs include "It's a Blue World," "Oh, What a Lovely Dream." 70 min. BW/Rtg: NR You'll Never Get Rich (1941)A wonderful musical romp starring Fred Astaire as Robert Curtis, a choreographer who finds a beautiful chorine (Rita Hayworth) has what it takes to be his dancing partner. Hoofing takes a back seat to Uncle Sam, though, when Curtis is drafted. "Since I Kissed My Baby Goodbye," "Dream Dancing," and "So Near and Yet So Far" are among the Cole Porter songs; with Robert Benchley, Ona Massen. 88 min. BW/Rtg: NR Tonight And Every Night (1945)Being interviewed for a magazine piece on the music hall he worked at, stage manager Sam Royce (Ernest Cossart) recalls the establishment's halcyon days at the onset of World War II. Based on the story of London's Music Box Theatre, which never closed during the Blitz, this musical romance stars Rita Hayworth as the troupe's lovely American singer. Co-stars Lee Bowman, Marc Platt. Songs include "You Excite Me," "Anywhere," and the title tune. 92 min. C/Rtg: NR Down To Earth (1947)Fantasy-musical stars Rita Hayworth as Terpsichore, the Greek muse of dance, who comes to New York to stop Broadway producer Larry Parks from putting on a jazz play that mocks the gods of myth. Before long, goddess and mortal fall in love. James Gleason and Roland Culver also star in this whimsical tale that features characters from "Here Comes Mr. Jordan" and was later remade as "Xanadu." 101 min. C/Rtg: NR The Lady From Shanghai (1948)Director/scripter Orson Welles co-stars with then-wife Rita Hayworth in a film noir classic. A roguish Irish sailor (Welles) signs on to work on a Mexican cruise for a crippled businessman, his maniacal partner, and the man's beautiful, unfaithful wife (Hayworth). What lies ahead on the trip are romance, deception, murder, and a memorable showdown in a funhouse hall of mirrors. With Everett Sloane, Ted de Corsia, Glenn Anders. 87 min. BW/Rtg: NR The Loves Of Carmen (1948)Adding to her repertoire of legendary seductresses, Rita Hayworth stars as Carmen, the fiery Gypsy dancer who tempts soldier Don José (Glenn Ford) with her charms. José's fealty to Carmen leads to his expulsion from the military, but his "love" for her continues to drive him to criminal acts including banditry and murder. This scorching non-musical version of Prosper Mérimée's famous novella "Carmen" co-stars Ron Randell, Luther Adler. 97 min. C/Rtg: NR Affair In Trinidad (1952)"Gilda" co-stars Glenn Ford and Rita Hayworth reteam in this steamy romantic thriller. Hayworth plays a Caribbean nightclub performer who falls for her brother-in-law (Ford) while being compelled by police to snuggle up to the international spy (Alexander Scourby) who murdered her husband. Rita bumps and grinds her way through two numbers, "Trinidad Lady" and "I've Been Kissed Before." 98 min. BW/Rtg: NR Miss Sadie Thompson (1953)Rita Hayworth stars as a bawdy playgirl whose arrival on the shores of post-World War II Samoa sparks the notice of the American Marines stationed there, as well as the outrage of a zealous, hypocritical minister (José Ferrer). Musicalized adaptation of W. Somerset Maugham's "Rain" co-stars Aldo Ray, Charles Bronson; score includes "The Heat Is On," "Hear No Evil, Seek No Evil," "Blue Pacific Blues." 90 min. C/Rtg: NR Salome (1953)Rita Hayworth takes the title role in this revisionist retelling of the Biblical tale, putting a studio-mandated sympathetic spin on the Judean princess. Salome performs the Dance of the Seven Veils for lecherous stepfather Herod (Charles Laughton) in a bid to spare the life of John the Baptist (John Badel), but resentful mother Herodias (Judith Anderson) has other plans. Stewart Granger, Cedric Hardwicke co-star. 103 min. C/Rtg: NR Fire Down Below (1957)It had always been smooth sailing for Felix (Robert Mitchum) and Tony (Jack Lemmon) as they ran their no-questions-asked tramp steamer service across the Caribbean. The day the cargo turned out to be a sensual lady (Rita Hayworth) with a shady past, their partnership headed straight for the rocks. Steamy adventure co-stars Herbert Lom, Bernard Lee, Anthony Newley. 115 min. C/Rtg: NR Pal Joey (1957)Sanitized some for Hollywood but still snappy, this take on the John O'Hara-Rodgers and Hart stage musical casts Frank Sinatra as womanizing entertainer "Pal" Joey Evans, who's out to bankroll his own club through his favors to a rich socialite (Rita Hayworth), while stringing along good-girl chorine Linda "the Mouse" English (Kim Novak). Score includes "Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered," "The Lady Is a Tramp," "My Funny Valentine." With Barbara Nichols, Bobby Sherwood. 109 min. C/Rtg: NR They Came to Cordura (1959)Tough frontier drama that looks at the nature of heroism stars Gary Cooper as Major Thomas Thorn, a U.S. Army officer accused of cowardice in 1916. Tasked with finding five Medal of Honor candidates and bringing them to a military outpost, Thorn finds himself presented with the opportunity to demonstrate his own courage while learning some harsh truths about the men who are being decorated. With Rita Hayworth, Van Heflin, Tab Hunter. 123 min. C/Rtg: NR Standard and Widescreen; Soundtrack : English."Rita Hayworth - Ultimate Collection - Bd" on Blu-ray from Mill Creek brings together a curated selection of classic films featuring one of Hollywood's most iconic screen goddesses of the 1940s and 1950s. This collection is designed for cinephiles, collectors of Golden Age cinema, and anyone who wants to experience Rita Hayworth's unique blend of glamour, sensuality and emotional depth in high-definition. While the exact film roster of this set is not specified here, "Ultimate Collection" releases devoted to Hayworth typically focus on her most emblematic work in romance, drama, and musical melodrama, showcasing her as both a magnetic actress and an unforgettable dancer. Viewers can expect a journey through the evolution of her screen persona: from ingenue roles built around her striking presence and dance background to more mature, complex characters that cemented her as a tragic and sophisticated star of film noir and lush Technicolor productions.
This Blu-ray edition benefits from the higher resolution and better sound that the format can provide, allowing classic black-and-white or Technicolor photography, costume design, and period production values to be appreciated with fresh clarity. For fans of classic Hollywood, such technical upgrades are especially important in preserving delicate visual details--Hairstyling, makeup, gowns, and lighting all play a central role in Hayworth's star image, and high definition highlights the craftsmanship behind each composition. Sets like this also serve a historical purpose: they gather films that might otherwise be scattered across different editions and make them easily accessible in one consistent package for home libraries, film courses, and genre enthusiasts.
Rita Hayworth herself remains the principal attraction. Born Margarita Carmen Cansino, she became one of Columbia Pictures' brightest stars and a global symbol of glamour. She achieved enduring fame with films such as "Gilda" (1946), in which her performance--especially the iconic nightclub sequence--helped define the archetype of the sultry femme fatale. Hayworth was equally admired for her dancing, pairing onscreen with major musical talents and winning audiences with her graceful, precise movement and charismatic stage presence. Over the course of her career, she worked with respected directors and leading men of the era and left a legacy that extends beyond individual titles: she is remembered as a key figure in shaping mid-century Hollywood's image of sophistication, romance, and desire. A set dedicated to her "ultimate" performances is therefore both a celebration of her artistry and an accessible entry point for viewers discovering her work for the first time.
The cast and creative teams represented in a Hayworth-focused collection will naturally include some of the most notable actors and filmmakers of classic Hollywood, even if specific names for this particular assortment are not listed here. Hayworth's best-known films often placed her opposite strong leading men and under the guidance of experienced studio directors whose craftsmanship helped define the look and feel of the era. Their collective achievements--acclaimed dramas, influential noirs, and polished studio productions--have been widely recognized for their impact on film history and for the way they codified genres and star images that are still referenced today. The presence of such collaborators in an "Ultimate Collection" underlines the historical and artistic importance of the films beyond their entertainment value.
Mill Creek, the studio behind this Blu-ray release, is known for issuing value-oriented home entertainment collections, especially in the realms of catalog titles, television series, and classic film compilations. Their releases frequently focus on bringing together multiple films or episodes into a single, convenient set, often at an accessible price point. For enthusiasts of older cinema, this approach can be particularly attractive: it allows collectors to obtain a broad assortment of vintage titles--sometimes including lesser-known gems--in a unified edition without having to track down individual discs. Mill Creek has cultivated a reputation for tapping into nostalgia and film history, packaging beloved and sometimes hard-to-find works in ways that support both casual viewers and dedicated collectors. With "Rita Hayworth - Ultimate Collection - Bd," the company continues this strategy by spotlighting one of Hollywood's definitive stars in a dedicated anthology.
Biographically, Rita Hayworth stands at the center of this set's appeal. Rising from a background as a professionally trained dancer, she used her physical grace and expressive face to transition into feature films, soon becoming one of the definitive faces of the studio era. Although she appeared in a wide range of genres, she is especially celebrated for romantic dramas and films that blend musical or dance ele |
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