The Girl on the Bridge (1951): Cast, Box Office & Plot
The Girl on the Bridge is a 1951 crime drama starring Hugo Haas as David Toman, Beverly Michaels and Robert Dane. It runs 1 hour 16 minutes and earned $1.7 million worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 16m (76 min)
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Hugo Haas Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Girl on the Bridge About?
The premise of The Girl on the Bridge without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
After a young woman leaps from a bridge in a desperate suicide attempt, she is rescued by an older passer‑by who offers her a chance to live. Their unlikely bond deepens into romance, but the fragile happiness is jeopardized when a blackmailer from the woman's past resurfaces, threatening to expose secrets and tear them apart.
The Girl on the Bridge Themes & Keywords
· 4 tags- psychotronic film
- blackmail
- suicide
- murder
The Girl on the Bridge Cast & Characters
Hugo Haas leads the cast as David Toman, with Beverly Michaels as Clara Barker and Robert Dane as Mario Venti.
- Hugo Haas as David Toman
- Beverly Michaels as Clara Barker
- Robert Dane as Mario Venti
- John Close as Harry Olson (as Johnny Close)
Also Starring in The Girl on the Bridge
· 5 more- Maria Bibikov Young Wife (as Maria Bibikoff)
- Anthony Jochim Jonathan Cooper
- Judy Clark Blonde Doll
- Dick Pinner Prosecutor (as Richard Pinner)
- Darr Smith Husband
The Girl on the Bridge Plot Summary
What happens in The Girl on the Bridge from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
David Toman, Hugo Haas, is a middle-aged watchmaker who carries the weight of a family lost in the Holocaust. He spots Clara Barker, Beverly Michaels, a beautiful young mother on a bridge and talks her away from suicide with quiet, steady kindness. Clara Barker is struggling to care for her baby on her own, and the moment she accepts his offer to become his housekeeper marks the beginning of a fragile, hopeful connection. She moves into his house, and what begins as shelter soon grows into partnership, with both of them navigating a delicate balance of dependence and trust. As their days at the quiet pace of routine accumulate, they forge a bond that leads to marriage, and Clara becomes pregnant, deepening the emotional stakes around their shared future.
Full summary
The whole story of The Girl on the Bridge, scene by scene
The Girl on the Bridge Box Office
The Girl on the Bridge grossed $1.7 million worldwide. $1.7 million came from the US and Canada and $302 (0%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$1.7M
- US & Canada
- $1.7M
- International
- $302
How Well Do You Know The Girl on the Bridge?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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The Girl on the Bridge FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of The Girl on the Bridge, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Girl on the Bridge?
The Girl on the Bridge runs 1 hour 16 minutes (76 minutes).
When was The Girl on the Bridge released?
The Girl on the Bridge was released on December 1, 1951.
Who is in the cast of The Girl on the Bridge?
The Girl on the Bridge stars Hugo Haas as David Toman, Beverly Michaels as Clara Barker and Robert Dane as Mario Venti, among 9 credited actors.
How much did The Girl on the Bridge make at the box office?
The Girl on the Bridge grossed $1.7 million worldwide ($1.7 million domestic, $302 international).
Does The Girl on the Bridge have a post-credit scene?
No. The Girl on the Bridge has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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