Written by Jo Eisinger (adaptation) and E.A. Ellington (story). Directed by Charles Vidor.

Gilda Mundson Farrell

• If I'd been a ranch, they would have named me "The Bar Nothing."

• I can never get a zipper to close. Maybe that stands for something, what do you think?

• Johnny. Such a hard name to remember. And so easy to forget.

• Put the blame on Mame. (title of the song Gilda sings)

• Hate is an exciting emotion...haven't you noticed? Very exciting. I hate you too, Johnny. I hate you so much, I think I'm going to die from it...darling...I think I'm going to die from it.

Dialogue

Ballin: Gilda, are you decent?

Gilda: Me? Sure...I'm decent.

Johnny: Doesn't it bother you at all that you're married?

Gilda: What I want to know is, does it bother you?

Detective Obregon: You two kids love each other pretty terribly, don't you?

Johnny Farrell: I hate her!

Obregon: That's what I mean. It's the most curious love-hate pattern I've ever had the privilege of witnessing.