Movie Description
The Black Velvet Gown
(1991)Overview
In the 1830's in northern England, Riah Millican, a widow with three children, takes a job as housekeeper to a reclusive former teacher, Percival Miller. Miller makes Riah the gift of a black velvet gown, and even educates her children. But when Riah discovers the reason behind Miller's gifts, she vows to leave his house, but Miller has a hold on her, even after his death, when he leaves his house to her on the condition that she never marry. Riah's daughter, Biddy, grows up and becomes a laundress in a large house where her education keeps her from fitting in and makes her a target. But it also catches the eye of a son of the house, and with Miller's legacies, Biddy may yet find her way to happiness.
Featured Crew
- Director : Norman Stone
- Producer : Ray Marshall
- Writer : Gordon Hann,Catherine Cookson
- Editor : John MacDonnell
- Cast : Bob Peck,Janet McTeer,Geraldine Somerville,Jonathan Firth,David Hunt,Brendan P. Healy,Jean Anderson,Christopher Benjamin,Wendy Williams,Aran Bell,Louise Lombard,Madeleine Moffat,Val McLane,James Garbutt,Donald Bisset,Lizzie McKenzie,Margo Stanley,Caspar Berry,David Oliver,Hywel Berry,Bradley Malcolm,Kelly Anne Greenhalgh,Joe Ging,Judith Parker,Jean Southern,Jon Croft,Harry Herring,Alan Hockey,Suzanne Richardson,Jennifer Thorne,Ian Cullen
Cast
Percival Miller
Riah Millican
Biddy Millican
Paul Gallmington
Laurence Gallmington
Tol Briston
Madame Gallmington
Anthony Gallington
Grace Gallmington
Stephen Gallmington
Lucy Gallmington
Jessie Hobson
Annie Griston
Doctor Pritchard
Mr. Morgan
Fanny Briggs
Mrs. Fulton
Older Davey Millican
Younger Davey Millican
Older Johnny Millican
Younger Johnny Millican
Younger Biddy Millican
Parson Weeks
Jean Bitton
Mrs. Fitzsimmons
Thomas Froggett
Yarrow
Lodgekeeper
Florrie McNulty
Madame Arnaud
Beckett
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Facts
Original TitleThe Black Velvet Gown
Status Released
Release Information
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1991-06-02
Original LanguageEnglish
Production CompaniesFestival Films
Genres
- Drama
- Romance
