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.
Gertie Nevels
Clovis
Mamie
Max
Victor (as Bob Swan)
Mrs. Kendrick
Cassie
Joe
Skyros
Miss Vashinski
Taxi Driver
Mr. Kendrick
Mrs. Hull
Army Major
Soldier
Truck Driver
Cooper (as Patrick Billingsley)
Irish Neighbor
Mrs. Saito
Producer
Executive Producer
Director