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Elizabeth Taylor Film Festival - NATIONAL VELVET

This heartwarming classic made Elizabeth Taylor a star. Twelve-year old Velvet Brown (Taylor) wants to ride her unruly horse in England’s prestigious Grand National Steeplechase.  Mickey Rooney gives a great performance as the young man who helps Velvet train the wild but talented horse. Anne Revere won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress as Velvet’s mother. So did film Editor Robert Kern for his thrillingly edited horse race - 1944 – Color – 123 minutes – NR.

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