The Dollmaker

Plot Summary

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.

Top Cast

Jane Fonda Gertie Nevels

Levon Helm Clovis

Amanda Plummer Mamie

Susan Kingsley Sophronie

Ann Hearn Max