Rita Hayworth
ActingAbout Rita Hayworth
Margarita Carmen Cansino (October 17, 1918 – May 14, 1987), known by her screen name Rita Hayworth, was an American film actress and dancer of Spanish Roma and Irish descent. After going through extensive white-washing procedures, she attained fame in the 1940s as the titular femme fatale in the film noir Gilda. Being one of the most popular stars of the era, she was the top pin-up girl for American soldiers during WWII and was nicknamed "The Love Goddess". She is listed as number 19 on the American Film Institute's 50 greatest female screen legends.
Rita Hayworth Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Rita Hayworth reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Rita Hayworth's work falls within the Romance genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 58% of Rita Hayworth's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Showbiz Goes to War, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Rita Hayworth Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Rita Hayworth's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Rita Hayworth has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Dream Girl: The Making of Marilyn Monroe | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | Becoming Marilyn | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | Rat Pack | Self (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Rita Hayworth - Zu viel vom Leben | Self (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | 3-D Rarities | Miss Sadie Thompson (archive footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | Final Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen | (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Marilyn, dernières séances | archive footage | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Gene Kelly: Anatomy of a Dancer | Self (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | The Bronze Screen: 100 Years of the Latino Image in American Cinema | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | Anthony Quinn: An Original | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Rita Hayworth: Dancing Into the Dream | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Dance Crazy in Hollywood | Various Roles (archive footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 1983 | Notre Dame de la Croisette | Self (archive footage) (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1982 | Showbiz Goes to War | (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | Songs for After a War | Self (archive footage) (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | Road to Salina | Mara | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | Circus World | Lili Alfredo | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | They Came to Cordura | Adelaide Geary | Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | Separate Tables | Ann Shankland | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | Pal Joey | Vera Simpson | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | Champagne Safari | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | Affair in Trinidad | Chris Emery | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | The Loves of Carmen | Carmen | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | The Lady from Shanghai | Elsa Bannister | Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | Gilda | Gilda | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Cover Girl | Rusty Parker / Maribelle Hicks (flashback) | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | Show-Business at War | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | You Were Never Lovelier | Maria Acuña | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Tales of Manhattan | Ethel Halloway | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | Breakdowns of 1941 | Self (archive footage) (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | You'll Never Get Rich | Sheila Winthrop | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | Blood and Sand | Dona Sol | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | The Strawberry Blonde | Virginia Brush | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | The Lady in Question | Natalie Roguin | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Susan and God | Leonora Stubbs | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Blondie on a Budget | Joan Forrester | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | Music in My Heart | Patricia O'Malley | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | Only Angels Have Wings | Judy MacPherson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | The Lone Wolf Spy Hunt | Karen | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Who Killed Gail Preston? | Gail Preston | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | The Shadow | Mary Gillespie | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Old Louisiana | Angela Gonzales as Rita Cansino | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | Rebellion | Paula Castillo | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | Meet Nero Wolfe | Marie Maringola | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | Human Cargo | Carmen Zoro | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | Paddy O'Day | Tamara Petrovitch | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Hi, Gaucho! | Dolores | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Piernas de seda | Ballerina (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | Dante's Inferno | Dancer | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | Charlie Chan in Egypt | Nayda | Hit | Similar → |
Rita Hayworth - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Rita Hayworth?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Rita Hayworth is "Showbiz Goes to War" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Rita Hayworth acted in?
Rita Hayworth has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Rita Hayworth?
Other notable films include "Rat Pack", "Dream Girl: The Making of Marilyn Monroe", and "Rita Hayworth - Zu viel vom Leben".