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Rita Hayworth: July 15, 1940

Rita Hayworth: July 15, 1940

In July of 1940, a 21-year-old Rita Hayworth had just enjoyed a role alongside Cary Grant in "Only Angels Have Wings" playing Judy, his former love interest. "Susan and God" had just come out, and filming for "The Strawberry Blonde" with James Cagney was about to begin.

In this photo: Peter Stackpole

Photo: Peter Stackpole./Time & Life Pictures/Getty Images

Jul 15, 1940
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