The Black Velvet Gown

– In the 1830's in northern England, Riah Millican, a widow with three children, takes a job as housek..

Type:
TVSeries
Rating:
7.10 / 10
Release Year:
1991
The Black Velvet Gown (1991)

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.

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Producing Country:
UK
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Release Date:

04 Apr 1993

Language:

English

Director:

Norman Stone

Writer:

Catherine Cookson (novels), Gordon Hann

Main Actors:

Bob Peck, Janet McTeer, Geraldine Somerville, Brendan P. Healy

Plot:

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.

Awards:

3 wins.

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
7.1/10