The Black Velvet Gown (1991)
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.
- Norman Stone
- Angela Marks
- Peter McAleese
- Peter McAleese
- Nael Abbas
- Neil Calder
- Tommy Gormley
- Gordon Hann
- Nicole Cauverien
- Catherine Cookson
Rating: 5.4/10 by 5 users
Alternative Title:
Catherine Cookson's The Black Velvet Gown - GB
Country:
United Kingdom
Language:
English
Runtime: 01 hour 40 minutes
Budget: $0
Revenue: $0
Plot Keyword: based on novel or book, england, servant, housekeeper
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