Oldies but Goodies: Waterloo Bridge

     It really bugs me when people claim to be movie buffs but then have no idea about movies that were around before they were born.  Sometimes people are so egocentric that they think the world just came into existence the second they came on the scene.  Anyway, that's for another day.  If you're in the mood for a beautifully romantic, yet heartbreaking film I've got just the one for you.  It's called Waterloo Bridge. 
     Starring Vivien Leigh (Scarlett O'Hara for those of you who don't know) as Myra and the handsome Robert Taylor as Roy, this movie tells the story of a beautiful ballerina and a World War 1 soldier who is a charming gentleman.  It's made in 1940, and it's in black and white.  If you're one of those snobs who thinks good movies only came around when color became popular, you're going to miss out on a gem.  After falling in love after a very short amount of time, Roy has to go off to war.  Myra is thrown out of the ballet after breaking curfew, life only gets worse when she believes Roy has been killed.  Feeling like she has nothing to live for, she turns to a life of prostitution.  Then she discovers (Surprise!  Surprise!) that Roy is alive and still in love with her.  They become engaged, but Myra doesn't know what to do because she can't live with him finding out what she'd been up to while he was away.
     Before World War 2 begins, Roy returns to Waterloo Bridge to think over what has happened in his life.  What?  You thought I would tell you how it ends.  You're very mistaken.  However, it's definitely worth viewing if you can find it anywhere.  If you ever feel like being sad or sitting in front of the TV while eating ice cream and crying, this is definitely a good choice for you.