National Velvet (1945) — Perfery

(1945)Directed by Clarence Brown123 min · GDrama, Family

“Simple story of a boy... a girl... and a horse! Set to the thunder of the Grand National Steeplechase!”

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.

Mickey Rooneyas Michael 'Mi' Taylor

Donald Crispas Mr. Herbert Brown

Elizabeth Tayloras Velvet Brown

Anne Revereas Mrs. Araminty Brown

Angela Lansburyas Edwina Brown

Jackie 'Butch' Jenkinsas Donald Brown

Juanita Quigleyas Malvolia 'Mally' Brown

Reginald Owenas Farmer Ede

Norma Vardenas Miss Sims

Terry Kilburnas Theodore 'Ted'

Arthur Shieldsas Mr. Hallam

Aubrey Matheras Entry Official

Alec Craigas Timothy 'Tim'

Eugene Loringas Ivan Taski

Dennis Hoeyas Mr. Greenford

Matthew Boultonas Entry Official

Gerald Oliver Smithas Photographer

William Austinas Reporter (uncredited)

Billy Bevanas Constable (uncredited)

Frank Bakeras Villager (uncredited)

Arthur Treacheras Race Patron

JC James Carlisleas Racetrack Spectator (uncredited)

Al Fergusonas Villager (uncredited)

Olaf Hyttenas Villager (uncredited)