The timeless story of a young girl and her beloved horse in preparation for the Grand National Sweepstakes, NATIONAL VELVET (1945) earned a place among the AFI’s most inspiring films of all time – and stars AFI Life Achievement Award honoree Elizabeth Taylor in an early role, alongside Mickey Rooney and AFI Honorary Degree recipient Angela Lansbury.
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