The Black Velvet Gown poster

The Black Velvet Gown

5.8(6)1991—2

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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Released
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Box office
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Language
English
  • based on novel or book
  • england
  • servant
  • housekeeper

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Director

Norman Stone

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United Kingdom

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Release dates

  • United StatesUS

    • TV4 Apr 1993
  • United KingdomGB

    • Premiere2 Jun 1991

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The Black Velvet Gown was released on 2 June 1991.

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