Review of Affair in Trinidad (1952) by Mark S — 17 Aug 2011

This is what I call a hidden gem. Yes, the plot is overused, and yes "Gilda" is better, but you know what? This is a pretty fun movie! This was filmed fresh from Rita Hayworth's divorce from the notorious Prince Aly Kahn and had not made a movie since 1948's romantic drama "The Loves of Carmen".

Because this was a big return for Hayworth, fans were eager to see it, making it a box office hit. And since Glenn Ford was involved, they certainly must have known something good was about to take place.

Though this isn't a classic by any means or excellent by any standards, it certainly is an enjoyable little flick. This takes place in the mysterious orient and is a great murder mystery that falls under the genre of film noir.

Though this is probably the least steamy of all of the Hayworth/Ford films, it certainly brings out the best acting in Ford-- Rita of course belongs to "Gilda". Though it looks as if Hayworth was tired making this, she sure made the most of it, and did so doing that sexy calypso dance at the beginning of the movie.

"Affair in Trinidad" certainly isn't that great, but once you see "Gilda", you'll want to see more of the twosome.