Summary
Cecilia is a waitress in New Jersey, living a dreary life during the Great Depression. Her only escape from her mundane reality is the movie theatre. After losing her job, Cecilia goes to see 'The Purple Rose of Cairo' in hopes of raising her spirits, where she watches dashing archaeologist Tom Baxter time and again.
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Cast
Mia Farrow
Cecilia
Jeff Daniels
Tom Baxter / Gil Shepherd
Danny Aiello
Monk
Irving Metzman
Theater Manager
Stephanie Farrow
Cecilia's Sister
Edward Herrmann
Henry
John Wood
Jason
Deborah Rush
Rita
Van Johnson
Larry
Zoe Caldwell
The Countess
Milo O’Shea
Father Donnelly
Dianne Wiest
Emma
Glenne Headly
Hooker
Paul Herman
Penny Pitcher
Peter Castellotti
Penny Pitcher
John Rothman
Mr. Hirsch's Lawyer
Mimi Weddell
Ticket Buyer
Karen Akers
Kitty Haynes
Peter McRobbie
The Communist
Camille Saviola
Olga
Juliana Donald
Usherette
Helen Hanft
Movie Audience
George Martin
Movie Audience
Robert Trebor
Reporter
Benjamin Rayson
Movie Goer
Tom Kubiak
Policeman #2
Raymond Serra
Hollywood Executive
Michael Tucker
Gil's Agent
Peter Von Berg
Drugstore Customer
Lela Ivey
Hooker
Drinda Lalumia
Hooker
Fred Astaire
Jerry Travers (archive footage) (uncredited)
James Prendergast
Waiter (uncredited)
Ginger Rogers
Dale Tremont (archive footage) (uncredited)