The Dollmaker (1984)

The Dollmaker (1984)

1984-05-13 142 Min. PG-13
7.5 12 votes

Overview

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.

Cast

Jane Fonda is Gertie Nevels
Gertie Nevels
Levon Helm is Clovis
Susan Kingsley is Sophronie
Robert Swan is Victor (as Bob Swan)
Victor (as Bob Swan)
Geraldine Page is Mrs. Kendrick
Mrs. Kendrick