Waterloo Bridge (1940)

7.7Approved108 minDirector: Mervyn LeRoy

1940 film by Mervyn LeRoy

Waterloo Bridge is a 1940 American drama film as well as the remake of the 1931 pre-Code film of the same name, adapted by S. N. Behrman, Hans Rameau and George Froeschel, from the 1930 play Waterloo Bridge by Robert E. Sherwood. In an extended flashback narration, it recounts the story of a dancer and an army captain who meet by chance on Waterloo Bridge in London. The film was made by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, directed by Mervyn LeRoy and produced by Sidney Franklin and Mervyn LeRoy. The music is by Herbert Stothart and cinematography by Joseph Ruttenberg.

The film stars Robert Taylor and Vivien Leigh. It was a success at the box office and nominated for two Academy Awards: Best Music for Herbert Stothart and Best Cinematography. It was also considered a personal favorite by both Leigh and Taylor.

In 1956, it was remade again as Gaby, which stars Leslie Caron and John Kerr.

Plot summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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What is Waterloo Bridge about?
Waterloo Bridge (1940) — On the eve of World War II, a British officer revisits Waterloo Bridge and recalls the young man he was at the beginning of World War I and the young ballerina he met just before he left for the front. Myra stayed with him past curfew and is thrown out of the corps de ballet. She
Is Waterloo Bridge based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is Waterloo Bridge scary?
Content rating: Approved. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.