Despite the dynamic chemistry that was apparent in "Gilda" (and also in "Affair in Trinidad"), Rita and Glenn just didn't seem to have it here. While the role of Carmen was made for Rita, Glenn was just not the Don Jose type. His usual film persona is too strong and independent to play the part of a weak, lovesick fool. His whole performance was lackluster, even his fight scenes were insipid. (In fact, he needed help from Rita to kill off his first opponent.) Even when he joined the band of outlaws and became a successful highwayman, it just didn't ring true.
Rita, however, was stunning as the free-spirit gypsy, and she gave her usual outstanding dancing performances.
Too bad someone else wasn't playing Don Jose.
Rita, however, was stunning as the free-spirit gypsy, and she gave her usual outstanding dancing performances.
Too bad someone else wasn't playing Don Jose.