Black Beauty(1921)
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Black Beauty Synopsis
Jessie is the eldest daughter of Squire Gordon. Jack Beckett, a scheming adventurer, attempts to use the recent death of her brother and the mysterious disappearance of £1,000 from the Gordon household to blackmail Jessie into marrying him. Meanwhile, Black Beauty slowly descends from the position of a well-loved pet of a country gentleman to that of an overworked London cab horse. Based on the novel by Anna Sewell.
Black Beauty (1921) is a drama film directed by David Smith, released on January 1, 1921 with a runtime of 1h 20m. It stars Jean Paige, James Morrison, George Webb and Bobbie Mack. Viewers rate it 5.0 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- David Smith
- Writers:
- Anna Sewell, George Randolph Chester
- Production:
- Vitagraph Company of America
- Status:
- Released
Black Beauty Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jean Paige
as Jessie Gordon
James Morrison
as Harry Blomefield
George Webb
as Jack Beckett
- Bobbie Mack
Bobbie Mack
as Derby Ghost (as Bobby Mack)
John Steppling
as Squire Gordon
Leslie T. Peacocke
as Lord Wynwaring
Adele Farrington
as Lady Wynwaring
Chick Morrison
as John Manly
Mollie McConnell
as Mrs. Gordon
Colin Kenny
as George Gordon
- Georgia French
Georgia French
as Flora Gordon
Robert Bolder
as Vicar Blomefield
Key crew
Directed by David Smith, written by Anna Sewell and George Randolph Chester.
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Black Beauty Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.0/10 from 2 ratings.
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Black Beauty – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Black Beauty online?
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Who stars in Black Beauty?
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The main cast of Black Beauty (1921) includes Jean Paige, James Morrison, George Webb, Bobbie Mack and John Steppling. The film was directed by David Smith. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Black Beauty released?
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Black Beauty was released on January 1, 1921 and runs for 1h 20m.
Is Black Beauty worth watching?
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Black Beauty (1921) holds an average rating of 5.0 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.