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Black Beauty
“The most beloved of all animals...in the most exciting of all adventures”
5.7 / 10• 1946• 1h 14m•NR• English
DramaFamily
Storyline
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."
Cast & Crew
Mona Freeman
Anne Wendon
Lead
Richard Denning
Bill Dixon
Evelyn Ankers
Evelyn Carrington
Charles Evans
Squire Wendon
J.M. Kerrigan
John
Moyna MacGill
Mrs. Blake
Terry Kilburn
Joe
Tom Dillon
Skinner
What People Are Saying
3.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Max Nosseck's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Black Beauty is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
