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The Black Velvet Gown (1991)

The Black Velvet Gown (1991)

Drama Romance
Release Date: 1991, June 2
Directors: Norman Stone
Countries: United Kingdom
Production: Festival Films
Cast: David Hunt, Geraldine Somerville, Jean Southern, Louise Lombard, Janet McTeer, David Oliver, James Garbutt, Bob Peck, Christopher Benjamin, Jon Croft, Jonathan Firth, Wendy Williams

Overview:

In the 1830's in northern England, Riah Millican, a widow with three children, takes a job as housekeeper to a reclusive former teacher, Percival Miller. Miller makes Riah the gift of a black velvet gown, and even educates her children. But when Riah discovers the reason behind Miller's gifts, she vows to leave his house, but Miller has a hold on her, even after his death, when he leaves his house to her on the condition that she never marry. Riah's daughter, Biddy, grows up and becomes a laundress in a large house where her education keeps her from fitting in and makes her a target. But it also catches the eye of a son of the house, and with Miller's legacies, Biddy may yet find her way to happiness.

Keywords:

based on novel or book england housekeeper servant