FABULOUS 40'S FILMS WITH JONATHAN BOSCHEN": "NATIONAL VELVET"

On Monday April 6th, the Greenfield Garden Cinemas and Jonathan Boschen will host their fourth Fabulous 40’s Film of 2026 with the Technicolor gem “National Velvet”. This movie was produced and distributed by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, stars Mickey Rooney and Elizabeth Taylor. Admission is $11 for adults, and $8:50 seniors and students, and FREE for kids 14 and under.

The 1944 film “National Velvet” was the first screen adaption of the 1935 novel written by Enid Bagnold, of the same name. The movie tells the story of Velvet Brown (Elizabeth Taylor) who wins a horse and trains him, with the help of a former jockey (Mickey Rooney), to compete in England’s Grand National horse race. The movie made its grand premiere in New York City on December 14, 1944 and went into general release in January 26, 1945, where it was well received by critics and the general public. The movie made its first showing in Greenfield at the Garden Theatre on Wednesday April 25, 1945 where it played for four days. In addition to receiving great reviews, it was also nominated for five academy awards. Overall, the movie is an excellent film to introduce children and the entire family to classic cinema from the era!