Black Beauty
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Synopsis
Jessie is the eldest daughter of Squire Gordon. Jack Beckett, a scheming adventurer, attempts to use the recent death of her brother and the mysterious disappearance of £1,000 from the Gordon household to blackmail Jessie into marrying him. Meanwhile, Black Beauty slowly descends from the position of a well-loved pet of a country gentleman to that of an overworked London cab horse. Based on the novel by Anna Sewell.
Top Cast
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Jean Paige
Jessie Gordon
James Morrison
Harry Blomefield
George Webb
Jack Beckett
Bobbie Mack
Derby Ghost (as Bobby Mack)
John Steppling
Squire Gordon
Leslie T. Peacocke
Lord Wynwaring
Adele Farrington
Lady Wynwaring
Chick Morrison
John Manly
Mollie McConnell
Mrs. Gordon
Colin Kenny
George Gordon
Georgia French
Flora Gordon
Robert Bolder
Vicar Blomefield
Margaret Mann
Mrs. Blomefield
George C. Pearce
Farmer Grey
James Connelly
Fat Bailiff
Robert Milasch
Lean Bailiff
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1921
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Smith
- Screenplay & Story
- George Randolph Chester, Anna Sewell
- Original Title
- Black Beauty
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Vitagraph Company of America
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Smith
George Randolph Chester, Anna Sewell
Department Leadership Roster
David Smith
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Black Beauty
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Black Beauty about?
Jessie is the eldest daughter of Squire Gordon. Jack Beckett, a scheming adventurer, attempts to use the recent death of her brother and the mysterious disappearance of £1,000 from the Gordon household to blackmail Jessie into marrying him. Meanwhile, Black Beauty slowly descends from the position of a well-loved pet of a country gentleman to that of an overworked London cab horse. Based on the novel by Anna Sewell.
Who directed Black Beauty?
Black Beauty was directed by David Smith.
Who stars in Black Beauty?
The principal cast of Black Beauty includes Jean Paige, James Morrison, George Webb, Bobbie Mack, John Steppling.
When was Black Beauty released and how long is it?
Black Beauty was released in 1921 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Is Black Beauty based on a book or true story?
Black Beauty is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Anna Sewell".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Black Beauty?
Black Beauty holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).