National Velvet(1945)
Simple story of a boy... a girl... and a horse! Set to the thunder of the Grand National Steeplechase!
National Velvet 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.
National Velvet (1945) is a drama and family film directed by Clarence Brown, released on January 26, 1945 with a runtime of 2h 3m. It stars Mickey Rooney, Donald Crisp, Elizabeth Taylor and Anne Revere. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 126 ratings.
- Director:
- Clarence Brown
- Writers:
- Theodore Reeves, Helen Deutsch, Enid Bagnold
- Producers:
- Clarence Brown, Pandro S. Berman
- Cinematographer:
- Leonard Smith
- Composer:
- Herbert Stothart
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Budget:
- $2,770,000
- Revenue:
- $5,840,000
- Status:
- Released
National Velvet (1945) Trailer
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National Velvet Cast & Crew
Main 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'
Arthur Shields
as Mr. Hallam
Aubrey Mather
as Entry Official
Key crew
Directed by Clarence Brown, written by Theodore Reeves, Helen Deutsch and Enid Bagnold, produced by Clarence Brown and Pandro S. Berman.
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National Velvet Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 126 ratings.
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National Velvet – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch National Velvet online?
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National Velvet (1945) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in National Velvet?
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The main cast of National Velvet (1945) includes Mickey Rooney, Donald Crisp, Elizabeth Taylor, Anne Revere and Angela Lansbury. The film was directed by Clarence Brown. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was National Velvet released?
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National Velvet was released on January 26, 1945 and runs for 2h 3m.
Is National Velvet worth watching?
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National Velvet (1945) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 126 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and family films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for National Velvet?
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Yes. The official National Velvet trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.