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Catherine Cookson's The Black Velvet Gown  (1991)

Catherine Cookson's The Black Velvet Gown
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Theatrical Feature Running Time:
103 mins

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Catherine Cookson's The Black Velvet Gown

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


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Who played Riah Millican in the movie Catherine Cookson's The Black Velvet Gown?
Janet McTeer played Riah Millican in the movie Catherine Cookson's The Black Velvet Gown

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Bob Peck played Percival Miller in the movie Catherine Cookson's The Black Velvet Gown

Who played Biddy Millican in the movie Catherine Cookson's The Black Velvet Gown?
Geraldine Somerville played Biddy Millican in the movie Catherine Cookson's The Black Velvet Gown

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