Saratoga Trunk is a 1945 American historical romance film,[2] directed by Sam Wood and starring Gary Cooper, Ingrid Bergman, and Flora Robson.

The title of the film has a dual meaning, referring to both a railroad line and model of luggage favored by elegant travelers.

Her mother Rita had been mistress to a member of the Dulaine family, who banished her and the child he had fathered to Paris.

They restore her mansion on Rampart Street and she assumes the name "Comtesse de Chanfrais".

The Dulaines recognize her and flee, as Clio invites Clint to join her at her table.

Clint has no interest in marriage, even with the girl back home who embroidered his neckties.

He promises Angelique that he won't interfere with Clio's plans to spite the Dulaines by marrying into wealth and social status, because he wants Clio to be happy, but when she proposes opening a gambling house, he moves east to Saratoga.

Clint watches with amusement as Clio conquers the resort and Van Steed, with help from Sophie Bellop.

In his effort to monopolize railroads, Tycoon Raymond Soule, who destroyed Clint's father, has hired an army of goons to take over Van Steed's Saratoga trunk line by force.

In exchange for shares in the railroad, he will import a gang of men who are eager to get back at the tycoon who stole their land.

Ethel Waters and Lena Horne were both considered for the role of Angelique, the Haitian maid.

Instead of a woman of color, Warner Bros. cast British actress Flora Robson in dark makeup.

[1] According to Variety, the film earned $4,250,000 in theatrical rentals through its North American release.