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.
as Cecilia
as Tom Baxter / Gil Shepherd
as Monk
as Theater Manager
as Cecilia's Sister
as Henry
as Jason
as Rita
as Larry
as The Countess
as Father Donnelly
as Emma
as Hooker
as Penny Pitcher
as Penny Pitcher
as Penny Pitcher
as Mr. Hirsch's Lawyer
as Diner Boss
as Diner Patron
as Diner Patron
as Diner Patron
as Diner Patron
as Diner Patron
as Diner Patron
as Diner Patron
as Ticket Buyer
as Ticket Buyer
as Ticket Taker
as Popcorn Seller
as Arturo
as Bandleader
as Kitty Haynes
as Delilah
as The Communist
as Olga
as Usherette
as Movie Audience
as Movie Audience
as Movie Audience
as Movie Audience
as Movie Audience
as Movie Audience
as Movie Audience
as Reporter
as Reporter
as Movie Goer
as Movie Goer
as Movie Goer
as Movie Goer
as Movie Goer
as Movie Goer
as Policeman #1
as Policeman #2
as Raoul Hirsh
as Hollywood Executive
as Press Agent
as Waiter
as Maitre D'
as Variety Reporter
as Gil's Agent
as Drugstore Customer
as Photo Double
as Hooker
as Hooker
as Hooker
as Music Store Owner
as Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
as Waiter (uncredited)
