Black Beauty (1946)

Widower Squire Weldon (Charles Evans). trying to raise his motherless daughter, Anne (Mona Freeman) presents her with a colt, Black Beauty (Highland Dale), in the hope that by disciplining ... See full summary »

Director:

Max Nosseck

Writers:

Anna Sewell (based on a novel by), Lillie Hayward (screenplay),

Stars:

Mona Freeman, Richard Denning, Evelyn Ankers

Cast

Credited cast:
Mona Freeman	...	Anne Wendon
Richard Denning	...	Bill Dixon
Evelyn Ankers	...	Evelyn Carrington
Charles Evans	...	Squire Wendon
J.M. Kerrigan	...	John
Moyna MacGill	...	Mrs. Blake
Terry Kilburn	...	Joe
Tom Dillon	...	Skinner (as Thomas P. Dillon)
Arthur Space	...	Terry
John Burton	...	Dr. White
Olaf Hytten	...	Mr. Gordon
Leyland Hodgson	...	Auctioneer
Clifford Brooke	...	Veterinarian
Highland Dale	...	Black Beauty
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Gypsy	...	Black Beauty

Storyline

Widower Squire Weldon (Charles Evans). trying to raise his motherless daughter, Anne (Mona Freeman) presents her with a colt, Black Beauty (Highland Dale), in the hope that by disciplining the horse, she may learn to discipline herself. Passing through Birtwick Farms, Bill Dixon (Richard Denning, a young American, arouses Anne's interest when he expresses his hope of finding a "Very beautiful young colt" when he returns to England in two years. When he returns, however, his attitude brings Anne to the realization that she is still considered a "child."

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Plot Keywords:

colt | discipline | daughter | present | american | 

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Taglines:

THE HEART-WARMING STORY OF A YOUNG GIRL AND HER HORSE...THE DANGERS THEY FACED...THE FUN THEY SHARED...THE LOVE THEY FELT FOR EACH OTHER! (original poster-all caps)

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Genres:

Drama | Family | Romance

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Certificate:

Approved

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

29 August 1946 (USA)

Also Known As:

Musta hurmuri

Company Credits

Production Co:

Alson Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

74 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color (shot in color) Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The horse playing Black Beauty, a stallion called Fury, was the highest paid animal star after Lassie the dog.

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Connections

Version of Black Beauty (1994)

User Reviews

Best Version

This is to me the best version of the movie. Most complain because it's in b/w, but that makes it even better. A lot of people don't realize that this was the debut of Fury, the horse from the 50's TV show by the same name. Never a smarter horse was there.