Simple story of a boy... a girl... and a horse! Set to the thunder of the Grand National Steeplechase!
Mi Taylor is a young wanderer and opportunist who finds himself in the quiet English countryside home of the Brown family. The youngest daughter, Velvet, has a passion for horses and when she wins the spirited steed Pie in a town lottery, Mi is encouraged to train the horse.
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Mickey Rooney
Michael 'Mi' Taylor
Donald Crisp
Mr. Herbert Brown
Elizabeth Taylor
Velvet Brown
Anne Revere
Mrs. Araminty Brown
Angela Lansbury
Edwina Brown
Jackie 'Butch' Jenkins
Donald Brown
Juanita Quigley
Malvolia 'Mally' Brown
Reginald Owen
Farmer Ede
Norma Varden
Miss Sims
Terry Kilburn
Theodore 'Ted'
Arthur Shields
Mr. Hallam
Aubrey Mather
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Alec Craig
Timothy 'Tim'
Eugene Loring
Ivan Taski
Dennis Hoey
Mr. Greenford
Matthew Boulton
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FAQ about National Velvet
What is National Velvet about?
Mi Taylor is a young wanderer and opportunist who finds himself in the quiet English countryside home of the Brown family. The youngest daughter, Velvet, has a passion for horses and when she wins the spirited steed Pie in a town lottery, Mi is encouraged to train the horse.
When was National Velvet released?
National Velvet was released in 1945.
What genres does National Velvet belong to?
National Velvet is categorised as Drama, Family.
Who stars in National Velvet?
The cast of National Velvet includes Mickey Rooney, Donald Crisp, Elizabeth Taylor, Anne Revere, Angela Lansbury.