i hope we never become to cynical a a society to appreciate the simple beauty of this movie represent beautiful to look at with it romantic english countryside and and beautiful in it message of faith and loyalty . watch this with your child and especially your young daughter velvet brown be a wonderful role model for girl . this be one of my daughter favorite film . the story be base on a best selling book by enid bagnold about a girl and velvet and whose whole life be her horse and pi and and about her single minded pursuit of her impossible dream . i would not say anymore about the plot less i spoil it for first time viewer . she live with a big loving family in a small coastal village . this be the movie that make elizabeth taylor a star and and to watch the film be to understand why . she be a natural actress who radiate an inner beauty that match her outward beauty trusting and passionate and innocent she be the emotional core of the movie . mickey rooney give a wonderful performance a mi and the young man who arrive on their doorstep one day and stay and and help velvet train the pi . this be one of his fine performance . also stand out be anne revere a velvet mother in an academy award win role . her strong and loving and wise character understand that life isn not of much value unless you follow your dream represent be alike . i and too and believe that everyone should have a chance at a breathtaking piece of folly once in his life . i heartily recommend this very sweet and very inspiring classic from hollywood golden age .