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.

Cast

Percival Miller
Riah Millican
Lucy Gallmington
Jessie Hobson
Annie Griston
Doctor Pritchard
Mr. Morgan
Fanny Briggs
Mrs. Fulton
Older Davey Millican
Younger Davey Millican
Older Johnny Millican
Biddy Millican
Younger Johnny Millican
Younger Biddy Millican
Parson Weeks
Jean Bitton
Mrs. Fitzsimmons
Thomas Froggett
Lodgekeeper
Florrie McNulty
Madame Arnaud
Paul Gallmington
Laurence Gallmington
Tol Briston
Madame Gallmington
Anthony Gallington
Grace Gallmington
Stephen Gallmington

Crew

Director of Photography
Costume Designer
Production Design
Executive Producer
Executive Producer
Associate Producer
Casting Director
Casting Assistant
Script Editor
First Assistant Director
Second Unit Director
Script Supervisor
Production Coordinator
Production Assistant
Production Secretary
Second Assistant Director
Third Assistant Director
Third Assistant Director
Camera Operator
Focus Puller
Clapper Loader
Sound Mixer
Boom Operator
Makeup Department Head
Hair Department Head
Assistant Makeup Artist
Assistant Makeup Artist
Wardrobe Master
Wardrobe Assistant
Art Direction
Construction Manager
Sound Editor
Graphic Designer