National Velvet
Summary:
Although National Velvet was the first starring role for 11-year-old Elizabeth Taylor, the early part of the film belongs to Mickey Rooney in the showier role of Mike Taylor, a headstrong English ex-jockey. Soured on life by a serious accident, Mike plans to steal from the country family that has taken him in, but his resolve is weakened by the kindness of young Velvet ... Full Summary >>
Cast:
Elizabeth Taylor - (Velvet Brown)
Mickey Rooney - (Mike Taylor)
Donald Crisp - (Mr. Brown)
Anne Revere - (Mrs. Brown)
Angela Lansbury - (Edwina Brown)
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Review:
One of the most beloved children's classics ever filmed, National Velvet holds up almost as well today as it did in 1944. True, modern audiences are much more familiar with elements of the story now, and they may find a bit of the plotting somewhat farfetched; but most audiences will be caught up in the sheer excitement and good will of Velvet... Continue >>
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