Catherine Cookson's The Black Velvet Gown (1991)
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Filmed for British television in 1991, Black Velvet Gown is a two-part adaptation of Catherine Cookson's novel. The story begins in 1834; Riah Millican (Janet McTeer), left penniless by her husband's death, is evicted from her home along with her children. She takes a job as housekeeper for Percival Miller (Bob Peck), the reclusive master of Gulmington Mansion. Soon Riah is ruling the roost, as it were, and is in a position to hire and fire servants on her own. Part Two involves the arrival of illiterate serving girl Biddy (Geraldine Somerville), and the ensuing consequences. Black Velvet Gown was telecast in the US in 1993 on PBS' Masterpiece Theatre. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 115 mins
Complete Cast:
- Janet McTeer - Riah Millican
- Geraldine Somerville - Biddy Millican
- Aran Bell - Stephen Gallmington
- Donald Bisset - Mr. Morgan
- David Oliver - Younger Davey Millican
- Louise Lombard - Lucy Gallmington
- Val McLane - Annie Griston
- Caspar Berry - Older Davey Millican
- Bob Peck - Percival Miller
- Jean Anderson - Madame Gallmington
- Christopher Benjamin - Anthony Gallington
- David Hunt - Laurence Gallmington
- Susan Richardson - Florrie McNulty
- Lizzie McKenzie - Fanny Briggs
- Jon Croft - Thomas Froggett
- Director(s):
- Norman Stone
- Writer(s):
- Catherine Cookson
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- Television
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