What followed Gone With The Wind
and the role of Scarlett?
Waterloo Bridge,
a popular Broadway drama written by Robert E. Sherwood and directed by Mervyn LeRoy became
Vivien's first film in North America after the success of Gone With The Wind.
A simple tale of love gained and lost, it tells the story of a chance encounter between a
dancer and officer during World War I who meet on Waterloo Bridge during an air raid -
with tragic results. The film has many admirerers despite its sad ending - mainly due to Vivien's strong performance as the ballerina
turned prostitute.
Vivien's first role after becoming the most
famous actress in the world in 1939, Waterloo Bridge was a
success at the box office and nominated for 2 Academy Awards - best music and best
cinematography. It is known mainly for its lead performances, and the fact that it is
Vivien's only other Hollywood film in her 20's. It was also considered a personal
favourite by both Vivien and Robert Taylor. |