National Velvet
"Simple story of a boy... a girl... and a horse! Set to the thunder of the Grand National Steeplechase!"
Originally released in 1945. National Velvet is a drama/family film. directed by Clarence Brown. With a runtime of 2h 3m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Mickey Rooney, Donald Crisp, and Elizabeth Taylor
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 26, 1945
81 years ago
Runtime
2h 3m
123 minutes total
User Rating
7.2/10
Great (116 votes)
Budget
$2.8M
Production budget
Box Office
$5.8M
2.1x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Mickey Rooney
as Michael 'Mi' Taylor
Donald Crisp
as Mr. Herbert Brown
Elizabeth Taylor
as Velvet Brown
Anne Revere
as Mrs. Araminty Brown
Angela Lansbury
as Edwina Brown
Jackie 'Butch' Jenkins
as Donald Brown
Juanita Quigley
as Malvolia 'Mally' Brown
Reginald Owen
as Farmer Ede
Norma Varden
as Miss Sims
Terry Kilburn
as Theodore 'Ted'
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $2,770,000
- Revenue
- $5,840,000
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
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 ...
Who directed National Velvet?
National Velvet was directed by Clarence Brown.
How long is National Velvet?
National Velvet has a runtime of 2 hours and 3 minutes (123 minutes total).
When was National Velvet released?
National Velvet was released on January 26, 1945 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in National Velvet?
The main cast of National Velvet includes Mickey Rooney, Donald Crisp, Elizabeth Taylor, Anne Revere, Angela Lansbury.
Is National Velvet worth watching?
National Velvet has a user rating of 7.2/10 based on 116 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.