Aurora (Disney) welcomed Costa by asking her to perform a bird call, which she did successfully. However, being from Knoxville, Tennessee, Costa's strong southern accent nearly prevented her from being cast until she proved that she could sustain a fake British accent for the entire film. The filmmakers likened the situation to English actress Vivien Leigh successfully feigning a southern accent for her role as Scarlet O'Hara in the film "Gone With the Wind" (1939). Within hours of her audition, Walt Disney himself contacted Costa via telephone to offer her the job, which she immediately accepted. Aurora became Costa's first major film
Waterloo Bridge (1940 film) "Gaby" is a 1956 drama film with Leslie Caron and John Kerr. It is the third version of the play "Waterloo Bridge", previously made into films in 1931 and 1940. It is the only version of the play made in color. "Waterloo Bridge" stars Robert Taylor and Vivien Leigh, her first film after the success of "Gone with the Wind". The film was a success at the box office and nominated for two Academy Awards—Best Music for Herbert Stothart and Best Cinematography. It was also considered a personal favorite by both Vivien Leigh and Robert Taylor. After Britain's declaration of