description Waterloo Bridge Overview
Waterloo Bridge is a 1940 drama based on Robert E. Sherwood’s 1930 play of the same name. The film recounts a chance meeting between a dancer and an army captain occurring on Waterloo Bridge in London, utilizing flashback narration. Produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer under the direction of Mervyn LeRoy, it features music by Herbert Stothart and cinematography by Joseph Ruttenberg.
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info Waterloo Bridge Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 1940 |
help Waterloo Bridge FAQ
Is Waterloo Bridge set during World War I or World War II?
The central romance between Myra and Roy unfolds during World War I. A World War II framing sequence shows Roy returning to Waterloo Bridge and remembering their relationship through an extended flashback.
Why does Myra believe Roy has died?
After Roy is sent to the front, Myra sees his name on a casualty list and believes he has been killed. The report is mistaken, but the resulting despair and poverty permanently alter her life before he returns.
Is the 1940 Waterloo Bridge the original film version?
No, MGM's film with Vivien Leigh and Robert Taylor remakes a 1931 Universal picture starring Mae Clarke. Both derive from Robert E. Sherwood's stage play, but the later version changes and softens material under the Production Code.
What song is repeatedly used in Waterloo Bridge?
The melody of "Auld Lang Syne" recurs throughout the film and is linked to Myra and Roy's romance. It is especially prominent during their candlelight dance at the Candlelight Club.
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