Gilda Collection

Poster for Screen Seductresses Season at BFI Southbank (1 - 25 March 2009)
SCREEN SEDUCTRESSES Rita Hayworth in Gilda

Gilda Brook Road, Eccles, early 1900s

Eccles Gilda Brook Road early 1900s

Marie Alexandrowicz, opera singer
Marie Alexandrowicz, here depicted at the age of 17, having just signed up for a five year engagement at the Opera House, Paris. Date: circa 1910

Piccadilly, starring Gilda Gray, directed by E A Dupont
Piccadilly, a British International Pictures film, based on an original story by Arnold Bennett, starring Gilda Gray, with Jameson Thomas and Anna May Wong, directed by E A Dupont Date: 1929

The dancers of Variety, 1929 1-2
The dancers of Variety, 1929 1/2 - Gilda Gray (top left), Rafaela and Manuelito (centre), Eleanor McLean (top right), Myrtle Pierce (Bottom right)

Helen Gray in The Toe Jazzbuck - a novelty Buck
Helen Gray (headliner on the Keith-Albee Vaudeville Circuit) showing The Toe Jazzbuck - a novelty Buck and Wing Toe dance, 1927 featuring Butterfly, Gilda Gray Strut, Charleston Glide

The dancer Gilda Gray who will appear in the film Devil Dancer from United Artists, 1927 Date: 1927

Gilda and Rigoletto (engraving)
2808149 Gilda and Rigoletto (engraving) by Kaulbach, Hermann (1846-1909); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gilda and Rigoletto.); © Look and Learn

Children playing at the fun-fair at Roundwood Park, Willesden. London, August 1952

The Little Swan Maiden. Gilda and her friend the shepherd boy fly away by swan

Gilda Gray herself in person. Date 19 - ?

Gilda Gray, Deauville, France, January 1925
Gilda Gray (American dancer, film star and famous for the shimmy), standing beside her billboard at the Ambassadeurs Restaurant, Deauville, France, January 1925 Date: 1925

Cover of Dance magazine, July 1927
Art deco cover of Dance magazine, , July 1927, featuring the dancer Gilda Gray 1927

Cover of Dance magazine, September 1925
Art deco cover of Dance magazine, September 1925, featuring Gilda Gray Date: 1925

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"Gilda: A Captivating Journey through Time and Entertainment" Step into the world of Gilda, where seduction, talent, and artistry intertwine to create a mesmerizing experience. From the Poster for Screen Seductresses Season at BFI Southbank in March 2009 to the enchanting streets of Eccles' Gilda Brook Road in the early 1900s, this captivating figure has left her mark on various realms. Gilda's allure extends beyond mere geography; it encompasses diverse fields such as opera and film. Marie Alexandrowicz, an opera singer renowned for her powerful voice and magnetic stage presence, embodies Gilda's spirit. Meanwhile, Gilda Gray takes center stage in Piccadilly under E. A. Dupont's direction - a cinematic masterpiece that showcases her undeniable charm. The dancers of Variety in 1929 further contribute to Gilda's legacy with their vibrant performances that captivate audiences worldwide. Helen Gray adds a touch of novelty with The Toe Jazzbuck - a dance routine that pushes boundaries and leaves spectators awestruck. But who is this enigmatic dancer named Gilda Gray? She emerges from the shadows as an intriguing character set to grace our screens with unparalleled elegance. Her name resonates not only within films but also alongside Rigoletto in an exquisite engraving that immortalizes their connection. Beyond entertainment lies Noel Coward's Design for Living - a testament to how creativity transcends time and mediums alike. Just like Coward's work, Gilda represents living life unapologetically while embracing passion without restraint. Even amidst all these artistic endeavors, let us not forget the joyous moments captured by children playing at Roundwood Park fun-fair in London during August 1952. It serves as a reminder that even though we may be enthralled by grand spectacles orchestrated by luminaries like Verdi himself (Giuseppe Verdi), simplicity can still bring immense delight.