National Velvet

Last evening after a supper of grilled sausage sandwiches and onion rings, the five of us watched the 1944 version of "National Velvet." Set in the countryside of England in the 1920's, it stars a young Elizabeth Taylor and Mickey Rooney. The beauty of the countryside, English village, schoolhouse, and country cottage add so much to the story of a young girl who sets out to win the Grand National Steeplechase of England with her horse, Pie. Filled with sweet domestic scenes and simple joys of jam jars, paper horses, and cups of tea, the movie is a delight for the eyes and spirit. What a lovely film!