Black Beauty
The most beloved of all animals...in the most exciting of all adventures
74 mins
Based on Anna Sewell's novel. In rural England of the 1880's, widower Squire Wendon is rearing his young daughter Anne. Her father has forbidden her to be present when their mare, "Duchess," gives birth. Anne sneaks out to the stable, however, and is discovered by her father who forbids her ever to ride Duchess again. Despite this punishment, he gives Anne Duchess's colt because it is her birthday, and she names him "Black Beauty."
Tom Dillon
Skinner
John Burton
Dr. White
Anna Sewell
Novel
Lillie Hayward
Screenplay
Edward L. Alperson
Producer
Arthur Lonergan
Art Direction
Glenn P. Thompson
Set Decoration
J. Roy Hunt
Director of Photography
Martin Cole
Editor
John R. Carter
Sound