The read
It runs a compact 1h 14m.
Synopsis
Based on Anna Sewell's novel. In rural England of the 1880's, widower Squire Wendon is rearing his young daughter Anne. Her father has forbidden her to be present when their mare, "Duchess," gives birth. Anne sneaks out to the stable, however, and is discovered by her father who forbids her ever to ride Duchess again. Despite this punishment, he gives Anne Duchess's colt because it is her birthday, and she names him "Black Beauty."
Ratings
IMDb5.9/10
8 audience votes
Key crew
- Max NosseckDirector
- Agnes Christine JohnstonScreenplay
- Lillie HaywardScreenplay
- Dimitri TiomkinOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Mona FreemanAnne Wendon
- Richard DenningBill Dixon
- Evelyn AnkersEvelyn Carrington
- Charles EvansSquire Wendon
- J.M. KerriganJohn
- Moyna MacGillMrs. Blake
- Terry KilburnJoe
- Tom DillonSkinner
- Arthur SpaceTerry
- John BurtonDr. White
- Olaf HyttenMr. Gordon
- Leyland HodgsonAuctioneer
Stills
Themes
based on novel or bookhorsecountry life19th century