In her public persona, Eleanor “Tussy” Marx was a translator, actress, a children’s rights activist and a persuasive labour organizer, a tireless powerhouse determined to carry on her father’s work. She held her own with twentieth century gods, including both her father and his colleague Engels. In her privately life, however, she was vulnerable and her attraction to the self-indulgent and self-important Edward Aveling led her into misery and ultimately proved fatal.
Eleanor 'Tussy' Marx
Edward Aveling
Friedrich Engels
Helene Demuth
Olive Schreiner
Laura Marx
Paul Lafargue
Freddy
Edward's young wife
Gerty
Havelock Ellis
Karl Marx
Young Eleanor
Magician
William
Conference man
Broncho John
German socialist
Orphanage comrade
Michael
Jenny Marx
Writer
Director
Producer
Executive Producer