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.
as Gertie Nevels
as Clovis
as Mamie
as Sophronie
as Max
as Victor (as Bob Swan)
as Mrs. Kendrick
as Reuben
as Enoch
as Clytie
as Amos
as Cassie
as Joe
as Skyros
as Miss Vashinski
as Wheateye
as Taxi Driver
as Mr. Kendrick
as Old John Miller
as Bender
as Mrs. Hull
as Army Major
as Soldier
as Truck Driver
as Mrs. Bomarita
as Cooper (as Patrick Billingsley)
as Irish Neighbor
as Bubble Gum Boy
as Mrs. Saito
as School Girl (as Elizabeth Perez)
as GIlbert
as Jean-Claude
as Mr. Daly (uncredited)
