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The Black Velvet Gown
The Black Velvet Gown

THE BLACK VELVET GOWN

Directed by Norman Stone
United Kingdom, 1991
Drama, TV Movie

    Synopsis

    1830’s Northern England. Riah Millican, a widow, 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 three children. But when Riah discovers the reason behind Miller’s gifts, she vows to leave his house.

    Synopsis

    1830’s Northern England. Riah Millican, a widow, 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 three children. But when Riah discovers the reason behind Miller’s gifts, she vows to leave his house.