Rita Collection

Saint Rita Praying
SAINT RITA OF CASCIA Italian peasant woman who survived a brutal husband to become a nun and saint - depicted at prayer Date: 1377 - 1447

ABBOTT AND COSTELLO, 1942. Bud Abbott (left) and Lou Costello in the film Rio Rita, 1942

Nee Margarita Cansino. American cinema actress and dancer
RITA HAYWORTH (1918-1987). Nee Margarita Cansino. American cinema actress and dancer

Saint Rita of Cascia
SAINT RITA OF CASCIA Italian peasant woman who survived a brutal husband to become a nun and saint Date: 1377 - 1447

Rita Hayworth / Columbia
RITA HAYWORTH American film actress and dancer

CHESTERFIELD CIGARETTE AD. Actress Rita Hayworth endorsing Chesterfield cigarettes. American magazine advertisement, 1947

Cover of Dance Magazine, Sept 1930 showing a chorus line
Cover of Dance Magazine, September 1930 showing a chorus line. Artwork by Rita Leach Date: 1930

RITA HAYWORTH (1918-1987). Nee Margarita Cansino. American cinema actress and dancer

Coronation Street star Barbara Knox at home. 28th September 1988

Prince Aly Khan and Rita Hayworth after their wedding
Prince Aly Khan (Prince Ali Salman Aga Khan) and Rita Hayworth, American actress and dancer, after their wedding in May 1949. 1949

Rita Johnson in Dolly Tree outfit from The Golden Fleecing
Rita Johnson in a Dolly Tree outfit from The Golden Fleecing (1940) Date: 1940

Rita - Murrays Cabaret Club costume design
Rita - Original costume design for one of the performers at Murrays Cabaret Club, 16-18 Beak Street, Soho, London

Monastery of St, Rita, Cascia, Umbria, Italy

Music cover, Oh the Pity of It All, words by Leo Robin, music by Ralph Rainger, from the 20th Century Fox film My Gal Sal starring Rita Hayworth and Victor Mature Date: 1942

Seraphina Exotic
Oil painting of a seated woman in orange, with a floral decorated outer garment. The sitter was Rita McIlraith but the artist chose not to use her name in the title and hence it was called Exotic

A White Man - play at The Lyric Theatre, London, featuring (from left) Mr A G Poulton as Sir John Applegate, Mr Charles Allan as Malcolm Petrie, Miss Nora Lancaster as Countess of Kerhill

Ibsens "Little Eyolf, "at the Avenue Theatre, the Visit of the Rat-Wife (litho)
1606015 Ibsens " Little Eyolf, " at the Avenue Theatre, the Visit of the Rat-Wife (litho) by Begg, Samuel (fl.1886-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ibsens " Little Eyolf)

Red Rita Ridden By Richard Quinn 28 April 1994 Date: 28 April 1994

Rita Johnson (left) and Maureen O?Sullivan (right) in My Dear Miss Aldrich (1937) wearing Dolly Tree creations Date: 1937

Birth of a Gown feature (2 / 2) showing Dolly Tree design
Birth of a Gown feature (1/2) showing Dolly Tree designing the wardrobe for Rita Johnson in The Girl Downstairs (1938) Date: 1938

My Dear Miss Aldrich (1937) with Dolly Tree creations
Rita Johnson (left) and Maureen O?Sullivan (right) in My Dear Miss Aldrich (1937) wearing Dolly Tree creations Date: 1937

Rita Johnson in The Girl Downstairs (1939) wearing a two piece military style suit. Date: 1939

An evening dress for Rita Johnson in Manproof (1938)
Rows and rows of black chiffon made the skirt of this evening gowm for Rita Johnson in Manproof (1938) designed by Dolly Tree

Rita Johnson wearing a smart Dolly Tree suit in 6000 Enemies (1939) with Walter Pidgeon Date: 1939

Rita Johnson - Dolly Tree negligee in Within the Law (1939)
Rita Johnson wore this Dolly Tree negligee in Within the Law (1939) and designed by Dolly Tree Date: 1939

Rita Johnson in elegant Dolly Tree evening gown
Rita Johnson wore this elegant Dolly Tree evening gown in Within the Law (1939). Definitely Eastern in effect, it was sprinkled with rows of silver sequins on the gown and cloak

Rita Johnson and Spencer Tracy in Edison the Man (1940). Johnson is wearing a period gown designed by Dolly Tree Date: 1940

Rita Johnson wearing an evening gown designed by Dolly Tree
Rita Johnson wearing a full and flowing chiffon evening gown designed by Dolly Tree in My Dear Miss Aldrich (1937) but also worn by Florence Rice in Beg Borrow or Steal (1937). Date: 1937

The Aga Khan arrives for the wedding of his son
The Aga Khan (Sir Sultan Mahomed Shah, Aga Khan III, 1877-1957) arrives for the wedding of his son, Prince Aly Khan, to the actress Rita Hayworth, near Cannes, South of France. 1949

"Once Upon a Time, "at the Haymarket Theatre (b / w photo)
1604699 " Once Upon a Time, " at the Haymarket Theatre (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Once Upon a Time)

"The Chieftain, "New Comic Opera by F C Burnard and Sir Arthur Sullivan, at the Savoy Theatre (litho)
1107929 " The Chieftain, " New Comic Opera by F C Burnard and Sir Arthur Sullivan, at the Savoy Theatre (litho) by Aldin

FALL / CAIRN TERRIER / 1937
CHAMPION TREBLIG RITA CHAMPION TREBLIG JUNKER Two terriers sitting close together. Owner: Gilbert Date: 1937

Gladys Cooper, (1888-1971), c1930 Creator: Rita Martin
Gladys Cooper, (1888-1971), c1930. Dame Gladys Constance Cooper, English actress began her career as a teenager in Edwardian musical comedy and pantomime by the 1930s

Rita Coolidge, Assembley Halls, Worthing, 1988. Artist: Brian O Connor
Rita Coolidge, American recording artist and songwriter, Assembley Halls, Worthing, 1988

Miss Rita Jolivet, c1903. Artist: Campbell & Gray
Miss Rita Jolivet, c1903. Rita Jolivet (1890-1971), English actress, 1911-1912. Jolivet was a silent film actress whose career spanned from 1914 to 1926. During that time she made only 20 films

Rita Rio, American singer, dancer and film actress, c1938. Rita Rio (1914-1989) also appeared under the names Una Velon and Rita Shaw before settling on the stage name Dona Drake in the 1940s

Mabel Sealby, British actress, c1900s-c1910s(?). Artist: Rita Martin
Mabel Sealby, British actress, c1900s-c1910s(?)

Rita Hayworth (1918-1987), American actress, c1940s

Rita Hayworth (1918-1987), American actress, 1946. From the front cover of Picturegoer magazine (16 February 1946). Cropping restrictions are in place

Rita Hayworth (1918-1987), American actress, 1941. From the front cover of Picturegoer magazine (24 May 1941). Cropping restrictions are in place

Rita Hayworth (1918-1987), American actress, 1948. From the front cover of Picturegoer magazine (10 April 1948). Cropping restrictions are in place

Rita Jolivet (1890-1971), English actress, 1911-1912. Jolivet was a silent film actress whose career spanned from 1914 to 1926. During that time she made only 20 films

Fay Compton (1894-1978), English actress, early 20th century. Artist: Rita Martin
Fay Compton (1894-1978), English actress, early 20th century

Lily Brayton (1876-1933), English actress, early 20th century. Artist: Rita Martin
Lily Brayton (1876-1933), English actress, early 20th century. Brayton is seen here in the role of Iseult (Isolde)

Stewart Granger and Rita Hayworth in Salome, 1953

Baby John, early 20th century. Artist: Rita Martin
Baby John, early 20th century. Baby John was the son of the actress Gladys Cooper

Oscar Asche and Lily Brayton in a scene from The Virgin Goddess, early 20th century. Artist: Rita Martin
Oscar Asche (1871-1936) and Lily Brayton (1876-1953) in a scene from The Virgin Goddess, early 20th century

Nakajima G8N1 Renzan Rita -Too late to enter combat, this Japanese Navy heavy bomber first flew in October 1944

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Rita, a name that encompasses grace, talent, and beauty. From Saint Rita praying for miracles to the captivating American cinema actress and dancer, Margarita Cansino, known as Rita Hayworth. In the film "Rio Rita, " Bud Abbott and Lou Costello brought laughter alongside this enchanting star in 1942. But beyond the glitz of Hollywood, there is also Saint Rita of Cascia, a symbol of devotion and faith. Just like her namesake actress who graced the cover of Dance Magazine in September 1930 with a chorus line behind her. Even Chesterfield cigarettes couldn't resist the allure of actress Rita Hayworth endorsing their brand in a striking magazine advertisement from 1947. Her elegance transcended time as she captivated audiences throughout her career. Margarita Cansino transformed into the mesmerizing persona Hayworth on screen but also showcased her versatility through music covers like "Oh the Pity of It All. " She was not just an actress; she was Seraphina Exotic in A White Man at The Lyric Theatre in London. Love found its way into her life when Prince Aly Khan swept her off her feet after their wedding. Their union became another chapter in this tale filled with glamour and romance. Rita's legacy lives on through these hints scattered across history - from prayers to performances - reminding us that she was more than just a name; she embodied strength, talent, and timeless beauty.