Black Beauty

Drama, Family

🎬 Critics Choice Nominee

Director Max Nosseck

Status Released

Release Date 1946-08-29

Storyline

Based on Anna Sewell's novel. In rural England of the 1880's, widower Squire Wendon is rearing his young daughter Anne. Her father has forbidden her to be present when their mare, "Duchess," gives birth. Anne sneaks out to the stable, however, and is discovered by her father who forbids her ever to ride Duchess again. Despite this punishment, he gives Anne Duchess's colt because it is her birthday, and she names him "Black Beauty."

"The most beloved of all animals...in the most exciting of all adventures"