National Velvet(1944)
A young Elizabeth Taylor plays a 12-year-old with an ambitious plan - to enter her horse into the Grand National, and ride it herself.
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Age group7–14 years
Duration120 mins
- Edward, 8
- 8 reviews
This was a story of a positive, mental attitude. A twelve year old girl, Velvet loves her new horse, The Pie. She met a boy which would soon become her best friend. She decides to bring her horse to The Grand National and embarks on an adventure of belief and trust.
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