The Black Velvet Gown
1991-06-02 | 0 minutes
Plot Summary
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
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Bob PeckPercival Miller
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Janet McTeerRiah Millican
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Geraldine SomervilleBiddy Millican
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Jonathan FirthPaul Gallmington
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David HuntLaurence Gallmington
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Brendan P. HealyTol Briston
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Jean AndersonMadame Gallmington
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Christopher BenjaminAnthony Gallington
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Wendy WilliamsGrace Gallmington
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Aran BellStephen Gallmington
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Louise LombardLucy Gallmington
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Val McLaneAnnie Griston
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James GarbuttDoctor Pritchard
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Donald BissetMr. Morgan
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