‘Twas the golden years of movie stars—the 1940s and 50s
In every city, town, nook, and cranny
Somebody knew their name.
They lived in health, wealth, and luxury
Lived life to the fullest, for all to see.
Among the finest, was Rita Hayworth,
Rich in money, luck, and birth.
Birth gave her beauty
Luck gave her fame
Fans gave her money
She was best at her game.
Soldiers decoupaged her picture
On the side of the atom bomb
On marques she was a fixture
She was excitement, never calm.
She was Hollywood princess for many years,
But in the end after sorrow and tears
The curtain came down,
‘twas the end of the show.
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Rita Hayworth Collectibles:
Paper dolls, Coloring books,
Movie posters, Newspaper bits,
Calendars, Brochures,
Photographs, and Autographs
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Hi, C.C., I’m a bit lost about what this comment means. Can you explain? Thanks for reading and for the contact. I checked you blog to see if I could make a connection but didn’t pick up what this means.
As Solomon said in Ecc. (abbreviation). So many lives of beauty and fame yet in the end ‘chasing after the wind’. Ecclesiastes 1. His comments resonate still. He sought wisdom (more than he was gifted with), fame fortune, self-indulgence etc etc. and came to the conclusion it ALL in the Light of Eternity is only chasing after the wind. I too remember Rita Hayworth with gratitude for her artistry and the wonderful films she made. Thank you for the blog. In the light of world tragedies today I think I’m more reflective about Solomon’s writings.
Did you remember that she died of Alzheimer’s? I didn’t recall that. She and the Prince had a daughter who took care of her through those years. I hope she was reached by the Lord in some manner in those times. According to today’s celebrity standards, she was “modest”! I think she joined Bob Hope’s tours, but I’m not sure. I didn’t go to movies and we did not have magazines. I don’t know how I knew of her.
Hmmm… I don’t recall ever hearing about her. Before my time I suspect. 😉
I think her hey-day was during WW2, so you would not have known her. She was a top pin-up model for the GI’s.