Waterloo Bridge (1940)

User Rating:

7.7/10   

Director:

Mervyn LeRoy

Writers:

Robert E. Sherwood (play)
S.N. Behrman (screenplay) ...

Release Date:

17 May 1940 (USA)

Genre:

Drama | War | Romance

Plot:

On the eve of World War II, a British officer revisits Waterloo Bridge and recalls the young man he...

Plot Keywords:

Bridge | Ballerina | Love | Ballet | Officer

Awards:

Nominated for 2 Oscars.

Cast

Vivien Leigh	...	Myra
Robert Taylor	...	Roy Cronin
Lucile Watson	...	Lady Margaret Cronin
Virginia Field	...	Kitty
Maria Ouspenskaya	...	Madame Olga Kirowa
C. Aubrey Smith	...	The Duke
Janet Shaw	...	Maureen
Janet Waldo	...	Elsa
Steffi Duna	...	Lydia
Virginia Carroll	...	Sylvia
Leda Nicova	...	Marie
Florence Baker	...	Beatrice
Margery Manning	...	Mary
Frances MacInerney	...	Violet
Eleanor Stewart	...	Grace

Runtime:

108 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1

Sound Mix:

Mono (Western Electric Sound System)

Certification:

UK:A (original rating) | UK:PG | Australia:PG | Finland:K-16 | Sweden:15 | USA:Approved (PCA #6168)

Filming Locations:

Bath, Somerset, England, UK

Company:

Loew's

Trivia:

Released a few months after the invasion of Poland, and in the middle of the Blitzkrieg, this is likely the earliest Hollywood film to include the Second World War in its plot.

Goofs:

Revealing mistakes: When Roy travels back down to London from Scotland by express train, the train shown is a Great Western Railway one which did not serve Scotland as it only served routes from Paddington (London) to the West of England and Wales.

Quotes:

Myra Lester: Every parting from you is like a little eternity.

Movie Connections:

Featured in Wonder Boys (2000)

Soundtrack:

Comin' Thro' The Rye

A Romantic Movie of the Finest Quality

The best decision I made for this year was to buy several videos and enjoy the old movies. Amongst the first purchases was of course "Waterloo Bridge," an unforgettable favorite. It's a tender love story that unfolds a beautiful romance shaken by the cold realities of WW1. I was reaching for kleenexes at certain intervals as it does get sad. Not only does Ms Vivien Leigh fulfil her role with feeling and charm, but to me her beauty is like an exquisite orchid, almost exotic in quality. Also, it's interesting to observe her in this next role after "Gone With the Wind." Obviously she's my favorite leading lady! Robert Taylor turns in a fine, sensitive performance, and with all that charm, what lady could resist? This is one of countless stories that could be told about the upheavals that wartime caused in people's lives. For anyone who appreciates good acting and a fine tale of romance, it's a must-see.