Black Beauty

“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

Novela

Anna Sewell

Screenplay

Lillie Hayward

Screenplay

Agnes Christine Johnston

Status

Released

Release date

29/08/1946

Original language

English