Waterloo Bridge

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 toVivien'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.

- C R E D I T S -
Released May 17, 1940 (New York),
November 17, 1940
(London)
by MGM
Director Mervyn LeRoy
Producer Sidney Franklin
Writers S.N. Behrman,
George Froeschel,
Robert E. Sherwood
(original play)
Cinematographer Joseph Ruttenberg
Music Herbert Stothart
Costumes Adrian, Gile Steele
Genre Drama
Length 109 minutes
Video Available from MGM
Myra
- C A S T -
Vivien Leigh Myra Lester
Robert Taylor Roy Cronin
Virginia Field Kitty
Gilbert Emery Colonel
Halliwell Hobbes Vicar
Maria Ouspenskaya Madame Olga Kirowa
C. Aubrey Smith The Duke
Lucile Watson Lady Margaret Cronin

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