The Dollmaker (1984)

Drama

TV Movie

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.

Top Cast

Jane Fonda

Gertie Nevels

Levon Helm

Clovis

Amanda Plummer

Mamie

Ann Hearn

Max

Robert Swan

Victor (as Bob Swan)