5.8The Black Velvet Gown · 1991
The Black Velvet Gown (1991) is a Drama / Romance film directed by Norman Stone, starring Bob Peck, Janet McTeer, Geraldine Somerville.
DramaRomance
5.8Overview
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.
Cast
Bob Peck, Janet McTeer, Geraldine Somerville, Jonathan Firth, David Hunt, Brendan P. Healy, Jean Anderson, Christopher Benjamin
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What is "The Black Velvet Gown" about?
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.
When was "The Black Velvet Gown" released?
The Black Velvet Gown was released in 1991.
Who stars in "The Black Velvet Gown"?
The cast includes Bob Peck, Janet McTeer, Geraldine Somerville, Jonathan Firth.
