1.6K views · 19 reactions | This Sunday, 1:00pm, don’t miss Elizabeth Taylor’s first starring role as an ambitious young girl, determined to race her beloved horse in the Grand National. NATIONAL VELVET is a heartwarming classic for the whole family. Tickets: https://www.austinfilm.org/screening/national-velvet/ | Austin Film Society | Facebook

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In 1944, the Movie National Velvet was in production. Elizabeth Taylor at age 12 played a 13 year old in the movie. She trained long hard hours and rode "Pie" who was played by a 7yr. old gelding that was King Charles a grandson of Man O' War for 90 minutes a day. Also, she spent time with him bonding and feeding him everyday. She loved him and he loved her. King Charles was a bit difficult, making swipes with movie staff. It was said that Elizabeth was the only one that could do anything with h