What girl doesn’t love a good old-fashion love story involving a girl and her horse? National Velvet is must-see viewing for young and old girls alike. The delightful debut of Elizabeth Taylor, Mickey Rooney in a serious role and, of course, the beautiful Pie makes this movie go down easy among the younger set.
The story of Velvet, a young, horse-crazy English girl, captured the imagination of my two girls. They thrilled to watch Velvet win the Pie in a lottery contest and then secretly train him to race in the National steeplechase.
This is a timeless story for any boy or girl who loves horses. I found the mother particularly moving and well-fleshed out, a sensible woman who loves her family and who gently guides them through their growing-up years. The kind of mother I aim to be as well.
While some of the story might be missed by the younger set, this will be a film seen again and again, if only for the spectacular steeplechase seen at the end.
Next up: Camelot
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