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
Sophronie
Max
Victor (as Bob Swan)
Mrs. Kendrick
Reuben
Movie / 1991
Movie / 2003
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Movie / 2009
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Movie / 2003
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Movie / 1934
Movie / 1955
Movie / 1962
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Movie / 1975
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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
Sophronie
Max
Victor (as Bob Swan)
Mrs. Kendrick
Reuben
Movie / 1991
Movie / 2003
Movie / 1898
Movie / 2009
Movie / 2017
Movie / 2003
Movie / 2021
Movie / 2021
Movie / 2013
Movie / 2013
Movie / 2014
Movie / 1934
Movie / 2004
Movie / 2017
Movie / 1934
Movie / 1955
Movie / 1962
Movie / 2024
Movie / 1975
Movie / 2024