I just noticed that the movie "Gilda" is on in a few hours (3 AM New York time), Turner Classic Movies. Famous Glen Ford -Rita Hayworth gambling-related movie.
Gilda (1946)
230 TCM: Wednesday, May 23 3:00 AM (New York time)
1946, NR, ***1/2, 01:50, B & W, English, United States,
A Buenos Aires casino owner (George Macready) hires a gambler (Glenn Ford) who once had an affair with his alluring wife (Rita Hayworth).
Cast: Rita Hayworth, Glenn Ford, George Macready, Joseph Calleia, Steven Geray, Joseph Sawyer, Gerald Mohr Director(s): Charles Vidor Producer(s): Virginia Van Upp
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Rita Hayworth in "Gilda." In a January 2008 auction on eBay, this lobby card, in poor condition, ended up at $257! It is known today mostly for Rita Hayworth's sensational, sexy, dance-song performance. I saw the movie recently. Chock full of gambling scenes and talk. Story seemed too soap opera-ish for me. The movie did very well, and helped make her famous.... ...... Back to the lobby card -- they are at a roulette table. Stacks of chips in front of Rita. The tall guy on the right is holding chips. Guy on the left of Rita is popular character actor, Joseph Calleia. I didn't win this auction. But in April 2011 I finally got one in nice condition for $150 on eBay.
http://www.antiquegamblingchips.com/lobbycard2.htm
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