The Oak Lawn Public Library will host a free movie screening of “National Velvet” on Tuesday, July 19, at 10 a.m.
In this 1944 movie classic starring Elizabeth Taylor and Mickey Rooney, a jaded former jockey helps a young girl prepare a wild but gifted horse for England's Grand National Sweepstakes. Rated: G. Running time: 123 minutes.
Based on a children's book by Enid Bagnold. This movie is one of 13 titles featured in the library’s weekly “Reel Books” series of films that are based on a book.
