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 g...own, 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. more

Directing:
  • Norman Stone

Writing:
  • Catherine Cookson
  • Gordon Hann
  • Nicole Cauverien

Stars:
Release Date: 1991-06-02
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  • Country: GB
  • Language: English

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Janet McTeer
Janet McTeer
Riah Millican
Geraldine Somerville
Geraldine Som...
Biddy Millican
Bob Peck
Bob Peck
Percival Miller
Jonathan Firth
Jonathan Firt...
Paul Gallmington
David Hunt
David Hunt
Laurence Gallmington
Brendan P. Healy
Brendan P. He...
Tol Briston
Jean Anderson
Jean Anderson
Madame Gallmington
Christopher Benjamin
Christopher B...
Anthony Gallington
Wendy Williams
Wendy William...
Grace Gallmington
Aran Bell
Aran Bell
Stephen Gallmington
Louise Lombard
Louise Lombar...
Lucy Gallmington
Val McLane
Val McLane
Annie Griston
James Garbutt
James Garbutt
Doctor Pritchard
Donald Bisset
Donald Bisset
Mr. Morgan
Jean Southern
Jean Southern
Mrs. Fitzsimmons
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