Waterloo Bridge
Originally released in 1931. Waterloo Bridge is a drama/romance film. directed by James Whale. At just 81 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Mae Clarke, Douglass Montgomery, and Doris Lloyd
Synopsis
In World War I London, Myra is an American out-of-work chorus girl making ends meet by picking up men on Waterloo Bridge. During a Zeppelin air raid she meets Roy, a naive young American who enlisted in the Canadian army. After they fall for each other, Roy tricks Myra into visiting his family, who live in a country estate outside London, his mother having remarried to a retired British Major. Myra is reluctant to continue the relationship with Roy, he not aware of her past.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 1, 1931
94 years ago
Runtime
1h 21m
81 minutes total
User Rating
6.9/10
Good (44 votes)
Budget
$251.3K
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Mae Clarke
as Myra Deauville
Douglass Montgomery
as Roy Cronin
Doris Lloyd
as Kitty
Frederick Kerr
as Major Fred Wetherby
Enid Bennett
as Mary Cronin Wetherby
Bette Davis
as Janet Cronin
Ethel Griffies
as Mrs. Hobley
Rita Carlyle
as The Old Woman
Ruth Handforth
as Augusta the Maid
Billy Bevan
as Soldier on the Make (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $251,289
Production Companies
- Universal Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Waterloo Bridge about?
In World War I London, Myra is an American out-of-work chorus girl making ends meet by picking up men on Waterloo Bridge. During a Zeppelin air raid she meets Roy, a naive young American who enlist...
Who directed Waterloo Bridge?
Waterloo Bridge was directed by James Whale.
How long is Waterloo Bridge?
Waterloo Bridge has a runtime of 1 hours and 21 minutes (81 minutes total).
When was Waterloo Bridge released?
Waterloo Bridge was released on September 1, 1931 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Waterloo Bridge?
The main cast of Waterloo Bridge includes Mae Clarke, Douglass Montgomery, Doris Lloyd, Frederick Kerr, Enid Bennett.