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Movie Info

Release Date: January 26, 1945
Runtime: 123 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (3)
Genres:
Drama Family
Budget: $2,770,000
Revenue: $5,840,000
Original Language: English
Status: Released
Spoken Languages:
Critic Scores
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98%
Tomatometer
83
83/100
Metacritic
🎬
7.2/10
TMDB
119 votes
⭐
7.3/10
IMDb
8,804 votes
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National Velvet

1945

"Dreams race faster than the wind."

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Drama Family 123 min 7.3/10

Awards & Recognition

0 Wins
1 Nominations
1 Total
Oscars
1 nom.
Year Festival Category Winner
1946 Oscars Best Director Clarence Brown

Synopsis

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

Content guidance for parents

Category Level Indicator
Violence 1/5
Sexual Content 0/5
Language 1/5
Drugs / Alcohol 0/5
Frightening Elements 2/5
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Budget: $2,770,000
Revenue: $5,840,000
Profit $3,070,000
ROI +110.8% (2.1x)

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National Velvet is directed by Clarence Brown .

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Keywords

#england 55 #1920s 45 #countryside 27 #horse 19 #human animal relationship 12 #horse race 9 #horseback riding 8 #horse racing 3 #jockey 2 #horse trainer 2 #sussex 2 #grand national 1 #afi 1

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Trivia & Fun Facts about National Velvet

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  • The film was shot on location in the English countryside, primarily in the village of Walthamstow, which provided an authentic backdrop for the story's rural setting.

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  • Elizabeth Taylor was only 12 years old when she starred as Velvet Brown, showcasing her remarkable talent at a young age.

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  • The film features the song 'The Little Horse', which was composed specifically for the movie and helped enhance the emotional resonance of Velvet's journey.

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  • During one scene, a horse is seen performing a jump that was filmed using a real horse and a carefully designed ramp, showcasing the filmmakers' commitment to practical effects.

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  • There is a continuity error where Velvet's riding outfit changes between scenes during the training montage, suggesting a lack of attention to detail in the wardrobe department.

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