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The Adventures of Black Beauty S1E5 — Runaway

6.9

The Adventures of Black Beauty•Season 1•Episode 5

Runaway

6.9/10 · 22 votesOct 20, 197225 min

Ranked #4 of 26 in Season 1•+0.4 vs season avg

While riding Beauty, Vicky and Kevin encounter a threatening recluse at the Abbott farm. Despite being warned to stay away, the children persist in solving the mystery. When a runaway horse endangers young David Abbott, the children get their answer.

Directed byCharles Crichton

Written byRichard Carpenter

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Cast4

William Lucas

William Lucas

Dr James Gordon

Charlotte Mitchell

Charlotte Mitchell

Amy Winthrop

Judi Bowker

Judi Bowker

Vicky Gordon

Roderick Shaw

Roderick Shaw

Kevin Gordon

Crew2

Charles Crichton

Charles Crichton

Director

Richard Carpenter

Richard Carpenter

Writer

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Episode Summary

"Runaway" is episode 5 of The Adventures of Black Beauty season 1. It scored 6.9/10 from 22 votes, ranking #4 of 26 episodes this season (season average 6.5). Directed by Charles Crichton and written by Richard Carpenter, it aired on October 20, 1972.

Next: E6 · Warhorse Best of Season 1