Waterloo Bridge
Synopsis
In WWI London, out-of-work American chorus girl Myra makes ends meet by picking up men on Waterloo Bridge. During a Zeppelin air raid, she meets Roy, a naive young Yank 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.
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Mae Clarke
Myra Deauville
Douglass Montgomery
Roy Cronin
Doris Lloyd
Kitty
Frederick Kerr
Major Fred Wetherby
Enid Bennett
Mary Cronin Wetherby
Bette Davis
Janet Cronin
Ethel Griffies
Mrs. Hobley
Rita Carlyle
The Old Woman
Ruth Handforth
Augusta the Maid
Billy Bevan
Soldier on the Make (uncredited)
Elspeth Dudgeon
Elegant Dowager (uncredited)
Louise Emmons
Passerby in Front of Theatre (uncredited)
Mary Gordon
Distraught Woman on Stairway (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 1, 1931
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$251K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Whale
- Screenplay & Story
- Tom Reed
- Original Score
- Val Burton
- Original Title
- Waterloo Bridge
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Production Budget
- $251K
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Whale
Tom Reed, Robert E. Sherwood, Benn W. Levy, Richard Schayer
Val Burton
Arthur Edeson
James Whale, Clarence Kolster
Carl Laemmle Jr.
Department Leadership Roster
Tom Reed
Screenplay
James Whale
Director
James Whale
Editor
Clarence Kolster
Editor
Arthur Edeson
Director of Photography
Carl Laemmle Jr.
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Waterloo Bridge
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Waterloo Bridge about?
In WWI London, out-of-work American chorus girl Myra makes ends meet by picking up men on Waterloo Bridge. During a Zeppelin air raid, she meets Roy, a naive young Yank 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.
Who directed Waterloo Bridge?
Waterloo Bridge was directed by James Whale.
Who stars in Waterloo Bridge?
The principal cast of Waterloo Bridge includes Mae Clarke, Douglass Montgomery, Doris Lloyd, Frederick Kerr, Enid Bennett.
When was Waterloo Bridge released and how long is it?
Waterloo Bridge was released in 1931 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.
Who composed the musical score for Waterloo Bridge?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Waterloo Bridge was composed by Val Burton.