Cast and Crew of The Black Velvet Gown

The Black Velvet Gown

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.

Main Cast of The Black Velvet Gown

Bob Peck as Percival Miller

Bob Peck

Percival Miller
Janet McTeer as Riah Millican

Janet McTeer

Riah Millican
Geraldine Somerville as Biddy Millican

Geraldine Somerville

Biddy Millican
Jonathan Firth as Paul Gallmington

Jonathan Firth

Paul Gallmington

Crew of The Black Velvet Gown

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