National Velvet

Saddle Up: Horse Cinema Presented by the MMAC

Showings

The Roxy Theater Screen 2 Mon, Aug 13, 2018 7:00 PM
Film Info
Series:Saddle Up: Horse Cinema Presented by the MMAC
Rating:G
Run Time:124 min
Release Year:1944
Country:US
Genre:Drama
Sponsored By:The Montana Museum of Art & Culture
Format:Digital
Cast/Crew Info
Director:Clarence Brown
Cast Members:Elizabeth Taylor, Mickey Rooney, Donald Crisp

Description

When Velvet Brown (Elizabeth Taylor), a horse-loving 12-year-old living in rural Sussex, becomes the owner of a rambunctious gelding, she decides to train it for England's Grand National race. Aided by former jockey Mi Taylor (Mickey Rooney) and encouraged by her family, the determined Velvet gets her steed, affectionately called "The Pie," ready for the big day. However, a last-minute problem arises with the jockey and an unexpected rider must step in as a replacement. The film won two Oscars, and was nominated for three others, in 1945.