The Dollmaker

During World War II, hard-luck farmer Colvis Nevels leaves his rural Kentucky home to take a factory job in bustling Detroit. Reluctantly accompanying Colvis is his long-suffering wife, Gertie, a talented woodcarver set in her traditional ways. When the perils of city life and Colvis' reckless squandering of money send the Nevels into precarious financial straits, Gertie starts a business making hand-carved dolls in order to provide for her family.

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  Gary Daigler
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  Katterli Frauenfelder
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  Daniel Petrie

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  Jane Fonda
  Gertie Nevels
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  Levon Helm
  Clovis
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  Amanda Plummer
  Mamie
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  Susan Kingsley
  Sophronie
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  Ann Hearn
  Max
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  Robert Swan
  Victor (as Bob Swan)
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  Geraldine Page
  Mrs. Kendrick
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  Jason Yearwood
  Reuben
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  David Brady Wilson
  Enoch
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  Starla Whaley
  Clytie
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  David Dawson
  Amos
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  Nikki Creswell
  Cassie
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  Raymond Serra
  Joe
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  Dan Hedaya
  Skyros
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  Christine Ebersole
  Miss Vashinski
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  Ellen Marchman
  Wheateye
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  Studs Terkel
  Taxi Driver
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  Sheb Wooley
  Mr. Kendrick
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  James N. Harrell
  Old John Miller
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  Edward Sadlowski
  Bender