| Waterloo Bridge [1940] | ![Waterloo Bridge [1940]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/5117ZEH2XRL._SL160_.jpg)
 enlarge | Director: Mervyn Leroy
Actors: Vivien Leigh, Robert Taylor, Lucile Watson, Virginia Field, Maria Ouspenskaya
Studio: MGM Entertainment
Category: Video
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Avg. Customer Rating:  5 reviews
Sales Rank: 4965
Format: Black & White, Pal
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: Parental Guidance
Media: VHS Tape
Running Time: 104 minutes
Number Of Items: 1
Discs: 1
EAN: 5014780504943
ASIN: B00004CVNA
Theatrical Release Date: May 17, 1940
Release Date: July 6, 1998
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 One of the saddest films that I have ever seen. November 3, 2007
Watched it quite by accident one Sunday morning. Found it so sad. Although I could half guess what was going to happen, I was wishing that Robert Taylor was going to save Vivian Leigh in time. Must admit it really upset me. Was really sad for her, but also for him in that he still loved her after all that time. Think I will stop now before I get upset all over again!
 WATERLOO BRIDGE 1940 FILM - WITH INCREDIBLE CHEMISTRY BETWEEN VIVIEN LEIGH AND ROBERT TAYLOR. November 11, 2006
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
Waterloo Bridge (Made 1940) is set during World War I, it stars Vivien Leigh as Myra, who's profession at that time was a young ballerina in London, while looking for cover from another air raid she meets a soldier Roy Cronin (Robert Taylor) who's very carefree but also a romantic and is simply swept away by Myra's beauty. He sets about sweeping Myra off her feet gradually she realizes she in love for the first time ever. Myra is thrown out of her ballet company after it was discovered she was out after curfew, Roy then hears news he is soon to be called to the front line, wishing to be together Roy wastes no time in asking his uncle the Duke (C. Aubrey Smith) for her hand in marriage, unfortunately because of red tape during that time they are unable to wed. Roy goes to war but at a later date news reports back of his death, Myra is left in despair.
Myra attempts to ask for her old job back as a ballet dancer but is point blank refused to add to problems her friend Kitty (Virginia Field) is also fired for her outburst in support. Together they are left to make ends meet, Kitty finds work and helps Myra out at first but then Myra discovers Kitty is selling herself to pay the bills. Out of work, Myra eventually turns to the oldest profession to help out. By a haunted twist of fate the reports of Roy death were false he returns to Myra who sharply sets about to hide her past, but for how long can her secret remain hidden.
Directed by Mervyn LeRoy based on a play by Robert E. Sherwood screen play callaboration by S.N.Behrman, Hans Rameau and George Froeschel. The photography work on this film is beautifully done by Joseph Ruttenberg. It's also equalled with an incredible musical score created by Herbert Stothart (The Wizard of OZ is amongst his more famous film scores). This Film was nominated for its Black and White Cinematography and Original Musical Score. The cast line up is exceptional, Vivien Leigh, Robert Taylor, Lucile Watson, Virginia Field, Maria Ouspenskaya, C.Aubrey Smith and Janet Shaw. Outstanding performances by Vivien Leigh and Robert Taylor for their realism in this Melodrama, laced with love, suspense, deception and prostitution, back dropped against WWI & II, and a hanky is needed at the ready for the ending. This is reported to be both Taylor's and Leigh's favourite film, and from Leigh's wonderful collection this is certainly mine. It's defiantly not to be missed.
A quick note to the studio, please, please, please can you release this wonderful old film to DVD on a grand scale, please could you clean it up so the photography simply shines through for a sharper picture. Discs for this film are hard to come by and currently at an expensive cost for poor quality. Please realize this film should not be overlooked, let's bring it up to date for many waiting fans to enjoy, make it possible for all.
A.Bowhill
Great Movie Entertainment November 9, 2006
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I have to agree with all the other comments regarding this superb movie.
One of the movies made in the forties which was ahead of its time. It would be interesting to see if this movie was ever re-made! Who would play the lead roles? Not sure if there is anyone around these days.
A film classic July 25, 2004
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
This superb film brings forth resolute and believable performances from Taylor and Leigh. The script could have been laughable if not for the pathos imbued and the tendency to sheer romanticism for entertainments sake which sweeps all cynicism before it. She shows that contrary to many critics views of her acting abilities she really was a fine actress and not simply a girl starlet who hung on to Oliviers coat-tails. Taylor is superb as the myopic love struck soldier. I defy anyone not to be moved by the closing scene of him on the bridge recollecting his suitors promise. Out come the hankies!! It gets me every time!
One of the great romantic tragedies October 1, 2003
11 out of 11 found this review helpful
I have never understood why this film is so rarely acclaimed; it's a powerful tearjerker and the acting from Leigh and Taylor is brilliantly understated, with Leigh turning in a performance quite the contrary of her overblown, though equally superb, Scarlett O'Hara the previous year. The theme of Leigh as a prostitute is toned down from the book, though it is insinuated, but this is not to the detriment of the film, as it fits in with the understated performances. I would place this amongst the 10 greatest movies ever made.
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