Black Beauty 78 years old

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

Black Beauty

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."

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Black Beauty Cast

Name Character
Terry Kilburn He was 19, now 97 years old as Joe
J. M. Kerrigan He was 61, 79 years old when he died as John
Richard Denning He was 32, 84 years old when he died as Bill Dixon
Moyna Macgill She was 50, 79 years old when she died as Mrs. Blake
Evelyn Ankers She was 28, 67 years old when she died as Evelyn Carrington
Leyland Hodgson He was 53, 56 years old when he died as Auctioneer
Mona Freeman She was 20, 87 years old when she died as Anne Wendon
Arthur Space He was 37, 74 years old when he died as Terry
Olaf Hytten He was 58, 67 years old when he died as Mr. Gordon
Tom Dillon He was 36, 36 years old when he died as Skinner
John Burton He was 42, 83 years old when he died as Dr. White
Charles Evans He was 27, 88 years old when he died as Squire Wendon
Clifford Brooke He was 73, 78 years old when he died as Veterinarian

Black Beauty Crew

Name Department
John R. Carter as Sound. He was 38 (74) years old when He died Sound
Arthur Lonergan as Art Direction. He was 40 (83) years old when He died Art
Edward L. Alperson as Producer. He was 50 (73) years old when He died Production
Lillie Hayward as Screenplay. She was 54 (85) years old when She died Writing
Anna Sewell as Novel. She was 126 (58) years old when She died Writing
Max Nosseck as Director. He was 43 (69) years old when He died Directing
J. Roy Hunt as Director of Photography. He was 62 (87) years old when He died Camera
Agnes Christine Johnston as Screenplay. She was 50 (82) years old when She died Writing
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Black Beauty (78 years)

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

  • Release day: Thursday, August 29, 1946
  • Runtime: 74 minutes