Affair in Trinidad (1952)

Affair in Trinidad is a kind of reboot of Gilda six years later, with a similar location, a similar antagonistic relationship between Glenn Ford and Rita Hayworth, and a similar sinister film noir plot. None of the magic is gone. This is the best way to reboot. Affair in Trinidad is sexy and fun and mysterious. I had a great time. Hayworth does two night club numbers – both of them are sensational.

And the gowns. They're by Jean-Louis and they're stunning. Of course, Hayworth is wearing them, so that doesn't do any harm at all, but Jean-Louis is doing superb work in the early 1950s. Affair in Trinidad also boasts an excellent performance by Juanita Moore! It's so good.