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1945 · 123 min · G

National Velvet

Directed by Clarence Brown · Drama, Family

National Velvet (1945) is a Drama film, directed by Clarence Brown set in Sussex during the 1920s. It runs 123 minutes and is rated G.

A sports drama, with a hopeful tone. Themes of coming of age run throughout.

Composer
Herbert Stothart
Cinematography
Leonard Smith
Cast
Mickey RooneyDonald CrispElizabeth TaylorAnne RevereAngela LansburyJackie 'Butch' JenkinsJuanita QuigleyReginald Owen

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Sussex
Setting
Rural
When
1920s

Premise & themes

Premise
Sports Drama
Themes
Coming Of Age
Tone
Hopeful

Shape

Protagonist
Child LeadFemale Led
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Pure Fiction

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