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The Black Velvet Gown

54.00% | June 2, 1991 | Drama, Romance

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

Norman Stone
Director
Gordon Hann
Writer
Carl Davis
Music
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Cast

Bob Peck
Bob Peck
Percival Miller
Janet McTeer
Janet McTeer
Riah Millican
Geraldine Somerville
Geraldine Somerville
Biddy Millican
Jonathan Firth
Jonathan Firth
Paul Gallmington
David Hunt
David Hunt
Laurence Gallmington

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