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Synopsis. In the English coastal village of Sewels in Sussex, 12-year-old Velvet Brown and her older sisters, Edwina and Malvolia, happily finish their last day of school before summer vacation. While walking home, Velvet meets young drifter Mi Taylor and strikes up a conversation with him.
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When Velvet Brown (Elizabeth Taylor), an equine-loving 12-year-old living in rural Sussex, becomes the owner of a rambunctious horse, she decides to train it for England's Grand National race.
National Velvet. A headstrong jockey and a young English girl work together to turn an "unbreakable" horse into a champion. 1,595 IMDb 7.3 2 h 3 min 1945. X-Ray G. Sports · Drama · Emotional · Fun. Available to rent or buy. Rent movie. SD $3.99 $3.59. Buy movie. SD $9.99 $4.99. The price before discount is the median price for the last 90 days.
Synopsis. In the English coastal village of Sewels in Sussex, twelve-year-old Velvet Brown and her older sisters, Edwina and Malvolia, happily finish their last day of school before summer vacation. While walking home, Velvet meets young drifter Mi Taylor and strikes up a conversation with him.
Television adaptation. Film sequel. References. National Velvet is a novel by Enid Bagnold (1889–1981), first published in 1935. It was illustrated by Laurian Jones, Bagnold's daughter, who was born in 1921. The novel tells the story of a teenaged girl who wins a horse racing competition.
Directed by Oscar-nominee Clarence Brown ("The Yearling," "Anna Christie") and adapted for the screen by Oscar-nominee Helen Deutsch ("King Solomon's Mines," "Lili," "The Unsinkable Molly Brown"). Nominated for five Academy Awards. "One of the most likable movies of all time." - Pauline Kael. Drama 1944 2 hr 3 min. 98% 7+.
