The Black Velvet Gown

Year: 1991

Runtime: 103 mins

Language: English

Director: Norman Stone

DramaRomance

In 1830s England, widow Riah Millican becomes housekeeper for teacher Percival Miller, who gives her a black gown and educates children. She learns his motives, tries to leave, but his will binds her after death, leaving her his house if she never marries. Riah’s daughter Biddy works as a laundress; she draws the master’s son, hinting at happiness.

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