A FILM TO REMEMBER: “NATIONAL VELVET” (1944)

Photograph of film poster with a display of scene images from “National Velvet”.

Before I get into this, I want to make mention “A FILM TO REMEMBER” will be a series about films that have reached a milestone anniversary since their origin in being culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant. The articles will contain the film’s plot outline, director, cast, a compilation of trivialities, various photos, movie trailer, critical reception and more. So, let’s start:

We are here to mark the celebration of the 75th Anniversary of Clarence Brown’s “National Velvet”. Let’s take an inside look at the film:

PLOT OUTLINE:

A jaded former jockey helps a young girl prepare a wild but gifted horse for England’s Grand National Sweepstakes.

Still image of filmmaker Clarence Brown.

STUDIO:

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayor (MGM)

DIRECTOR:

Clarence Brown

CAST:

• Mickey Rooney … Michael “Mi” Taylor
• Elizabeth Taylor … Velvet Brown
• Donald Crisp … Mr. Herbert Brown
• Angela Lansbury … Edwina Brown
• Anne Revere … Mrs Araminty…