During World War I, believing her fiance to be dead, a young ballerina loses her job and is forced to turn to prostitution. From there, things only get worse for her in this tragic, heart-wrenching, love story.
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Cast
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| 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 | |
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Leda Nicova | ... | Marie |
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Florence Baker | ... | Beatrice |
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Margery Manning | ... | Mary |
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Frances MacInerney | ... | Violet |
| Eleanor Stewart | ... | Grace | |
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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 survives on the streets of London, falling even lower after she hears her true love has been killed in action. But he wasn't killed. Those terrible years were nothing more than a bad dream is Myra's hope after Roy finds her and takes her to his family's country estate. Written by Dale O'Connor <daleoc@interaccess.com>
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Country:
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17 May 1940 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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Mono (Western Electric Sound System)Color:
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1.37 : 1
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Roy Cronin: I think so. I think so, for the rest of my life.
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(ca. 1745) (uncredited)
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This was the first film in which Robert Taylor appeared with a mustache. See more »Goofs
When Roy and Myra are coming out of the Underground station after the air raid near the beginning of the film a traffic light is clearly visible in the top right hand corner. There were no traffic lights in London until 1931. See more »Quotes
Myra Lester: Do you think you'll remember me now?Roy Cronin: I think so. I think so, for the rest of my life.
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The Bonnie Banks O' Loch Lomond(ca. 1745) (uncredited)
Traditional Scottish song
Played as background music when Myra and Roy are riding to Lady Margaret
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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.