A jaded former jockey helps a young girl prepare a wild but gifted horse for England's Grand National Sweepstakes.A jaded former jockey helps a young girl prepare a wild but gifted horse for England's Grand National Sweepstakes.A jaded former jockey helps a young girl prepare a wild but gifted horse for England's Grand National Sweepstakes.
- Won 2 Oscars
- 3 wins & 4 nominations total
Jackie 'Butch' Jenkins
- Donald Brown
- (as Jackie Jenkins)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaMickey Rooney had to film all of his scenes in one month before he had to report for basic training to serve in World War II.
- GoofsThe horses are shown turning right at one point during the race. All turns on the Grand National course are made to the left.
- Quotes
Mrs. Brown: That'll be a dispute to the end of time, Mr. Brown: whether it's better to do the right thing for the wrong reason or the wrong thing for the right reason.
- Crazy creditsA frame, with music, was added to the film at the end: "To families of servicemen and women: Pictures exhibited in this theater are given to the armed forces for showing in combat areas around the world. [signed] War Activities Committee/Motion Picture Industry"
- ConnectionsEdited into The Story of Seabiscuit (1949)
- SoundtracksGreensleeves
(uncredited)
Traditional English folk song
Featured review
60th Anniversary
After 60 years, this film has both an enduring and endearing quality. A wholesome film for every member of the family, a great introduction to equestrian arts and sciences, to say nothing of a showcase for the incomparable Elizabeth Rosemond Taylor.
Enid Bagnold wrote a great story. The only thing is -- what happened to Meredith? According to the printed page, Velvet had one brother, Donald, of course, and THREE sisters, Malvolia, Meredith, and of course, Edwina. The film depicts three Brown girls, Velvet, Malvolia, and Edwina. (Don't even go to that television program -- there was just Edwina and Velvet).
Well, you can't have everything, I guess.
Happy 60th Anniversary, National Velvet.
Enid Bagnold wrote a great story. The only thing is -- what happened to Meredith? According to the printed page, Velvet had one brother, Donald, of course, and THREE sisters, Malvolia, Meredith, and of course, Edwina. The film depicts three Brown girls, Velvet, Malvolia, and Edwina. (Don't even go to that television program -- there was just Edwina and Velvet).
Well, you can't have everything, I guess.
Happy 60th Anniversary, National Velvet.
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- juliafwilliams
- Jan 6, 2004
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- Kleines Mädchen, großes Herz
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- Runtime2 hours 3 minutes
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 1.37 : 1
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