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December 18, 1945
The Onslow County News And Views
Jacksonville, Onslow County, North Carolina
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Rita Hayworth announces divorce from Orson Welles after two years of marriage, ending a high-profile Hollywood romance that began in 1943. Backstory includes her prior engagement to Victor Mature and first marriage to Edward Judson.
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Rita Hayworth Rifts
With Orson Welles,
Will Divorce Him
Hollywood - (P) - Rita Hayworth said she would divorce Orson Welles after two years of married life.
The actress added they would make a joint statement as soon as Welles arrived in town.
Miss Hayworth's decision would end one of Hollywood's most storied marriages. Their romance flourished in the fall of 1943 while Welles was operating a magic show for servicemen in Hollywood. The climax of the performance was when Orson sawed Rita in half before the awed GI's.
In December of the previous year Rita had announced that she hoped to marry Victor Mature when the war was over and he was out of the coast guard. But the engagement was broken and she married Orson in a surprise ceremony in September. 1943. Hollywood circles called the incident only last year when Welles exchanged glares in a night club with Mature. now discharged.
It was the second marriage for both. Rita married Edward Judson 1937 and divorced him in 1942 on grounds of cruelty.
With Orson Welles,
Will Divorce Him
Hollywood - (P) - Rita Hayworth said she would divorce Orson Welles after two years of married life.
The actress added they would make a joint statement as soon as Welles arrived in town.
Miss Hayworth's decision would end one of Hollywood's most storied marriages. Their romance flourished in the fall of 1943 while Welles was operating a magic show for servicemen in Hollywood. The climax of the performance was when Orson sawed Rita in half before the awed GI's.
In December of the previous year Rita had announced that she hoped to marry Victor Mature when the war was over and he was out of the coast guard. But the engagement was broken and she married Orson in a surprise ceremony in September. 1943. Hollywood circles called the incident only last year when Welles exchanged glares in a night club with Mature. now discharged.
It was the second marriage for both. Rita married Edward Judson 1937 and divorced him in 1942 on grounds of cruelty.
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
Romance
Family Drama
What themes does it cover?
Love
Misfortune
Family
What keywords are associated?
Rita Hayworth
Orson Welles
Divorce
Hollywood Marriage
Victor Mature
Magic Show
Servicemen
What entities or persons were involved?
Rita Hayworth
Orson Welles
Victor Mature
Edward Judson
Where did it happen?
Hollywood
Story Details
Key Persons
Rita Hayworth
Orson Welles
Victor Mature
Edward Judson
Location
Hollywood
Event Date
September 1943
Story Details
Rita Hayworth announces divorce from Orson Welles after two years; their romance began in fall 1943 during a magic show; prior engagement to Victor Mature broken; second marriage for both, Rita's first to Edward Judson ended in 1942.