Black Beauty (1946)
The most beloved of all animals...in the most exciting of all adventures
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."
Director: Max Nosseck
Genre: Drama, Family
Runtime: 74 min
Release Date: August 29, 1946
Cast
- Mona Freeman - Anne Wendon
- Richard Denning - Bill Dixon
- Evelyn Ankers - Evelyn Carrington
- Charles Evans - Squire Wendon
- J.M. Kerrigan - John
- Moyna MacGill - Mrs. Blake
- Terry Kilburn - Joe
- Tom Dillon - Skinner
- Arthur Space - Terry
- John Burton - Dr. White
Screenplay
- Anna Sewell (Novel)
- Lillie Hayward (Screenplay)
- Agnes Christine Johnston (Screenplay)
Music: Dimitri Tiomkin
Cinematography: J. Roy Hunt
Editing: Martin Cole
Production: Edward L. Alperson Productions, 20th Century Fox
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Animal Stories
Keywords
based on novel or book, horse, country life, 19th century
More Films by Director: Max Nosseck
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Black Beauty about?
- 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."
- Who directed Black Beauty?
- Black Beauty was directed by Max Nosseck.
- Who stars in Black Beauty?
- Black Beauty stars Mona Freeman, Richard Denning, Evelyn Ankers, Charles Evans, J.M. Kerrigan, Moyna MacGill.
- How long is Black Beauty?
- Black Beauty has a runtime of 1h 14m (74 minutes).
- What genre is Black Beauty?
- Black Beauty is a Drama, Family film.
- Where was Black Beauty produced?
- Black Beauty was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Black Beauty?
- The themes of Black Beauty include: Animal Stories.