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Waterloo Bridge (/ ˌ w ɔː t ə ˈ l uː /) is a road and foot traffic bridge crossing the River Thames in London, between Blackfriars Bridge and Hungerford Bridge and Golden Jubilee Bridges. Its name commemorates the victory of the British, Dutch and Prussians at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815.
- 233 feet (71 m)
- 1,230 feet (370 m)
- (first bridge) 18 June 1817; 206 years ago, (second bridge) 11 March 1942; 81 years ago
- River Thames
Waterloo Bridge is a 1940 American drama film and the remake of the 1931 film also called Waterloo Bridge, adapted from the 1930 play Waterloo Bridge. In an extended flashback narration, it recounts the story of a dancer and an army captain who meet by chance on Waterloo Bridge in London. The film was made by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, directed by ...
- May 17, 1940
- Sidney Franklin
Apr 2, 2024 · A review of the 1940 film adaptation of the Broadway play Waterloo Bridge, starring Vivien Leigh and Robert Taylor as a wartime couple. The film explores themes of love, sacrifice, and forgiveness in a tragic story of separation and reunion.
Nov 25, 2016 · Learn about the history and architecture of Waterloo Bridge, from its original name and design to its modern features and nickname. Discover how the bridge was a financial disaster, a political hot potato, and a source of inspiration for artists.
Waterloo Bridge is a Grade II listed bridge that offers stunning views of London from a bend of the river Thames. Learn about its history, design and nickname, and see similar attractions in the area.
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Waterloo Bridge had been filmed once before, in 1931, by Frankenstein (1931) director James Whale at Universal, with Mae Clarke giving the best performance of her career as Myra. It would be remade as Gaby (1956), starring Leslie Caron. Robert Taylor, one of MGM's top stars, was cast as Roy in Waterloo Bridge.
