The Purple Rose of Cairo poster

The Purple Rose of Cairo

She's finally met the man of her dreams. He's not real but you can't have everything.

Description: 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.

Genres: Fantasy, Comedy, Romance

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Budget: $15,000,000 | Revenue : $10,631,333

Runtime: 82 minutes

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Mia Farrow

Played Cecilia

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Jeff Daniels

Played Tom Baxter / Gil Shepherd

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Danny Aiello

Played Monk

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Irving Metzman

Played Theater Manager

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Stephanie Farrow

Played Cecilia's Sister

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Edward Herrmann

Played Henry

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John Wood

Played Jason

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Deborah Rush

Played Rita

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Van Johnson

Played Larry

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Zoe Caldwell

Played The Countess

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Milo O’Shea

Played Father Donnelly

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Dianne Wiest

Played Emma

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Glenne Headly

Played Hooker

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Paul Herman

Played Penny Pitcher

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Rick Petrucelli

Played Penny Pitcher

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Peter Castellotti

Played Penny Pitcher

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John Rothman

Played Mr. Hirsch's Lawyer

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David Kieserman

Played Diner Boss

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Elaine Grollman

Played Diner Patron

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Victoria Zussin

Played Diner Patron

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Mark Hammond

Played Diner Patron

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Wade Barnes

Played Diner Patron

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Joseph G. Graham

Played Diner Patron

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Don Quigley

Played Diner Patron

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Maurice Brenner

Played Diner Patron

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Milton Seaman

Played Ticket Buyer

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Mimi Weddell

Played Ticket Buyer

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Tom Degidon

Played Ticket Taker

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Mary Hedahl

Played Popcorn Seller

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Eugene J. Anthony

Played Arturo

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Ebb Miller

Played Bandleader

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Karen Akers

Played Kitty Haynes

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Annie-Joe Edwards

Played Delilah

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Peter McRobbie

Played The Communist

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Camille Saviola

Played Olga

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Juliana Donald

Played Usherette

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Margaret Thompson

Played Movie Audience

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George Hamlin

Played Movie Audience

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Helen Hanft

Played Movie Audience

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Leo Postrel

Played Movie Audience

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Helen Miller

Played Movie Audience

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George Martin

Played Movie Audience

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Crystal Field

Played Movie Audience

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Ken Chapin

Played Reporter

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Robert Trebor

Played Reporter

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Benjamin Rayson

Played Movie Goer

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Jean Shevlin

Played Movie Goer

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Albert S. Bennett

Played Movie Goer

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Martha Sherrill

Played Movie Goer

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Gretchen MacLane

Played Movie Goer

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Edwin Bordo

Played Movie Goer

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Andrew Murphy

Played Policeman #1

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Tom Kubiak

Played Policeman #2

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Alexander Cohen

Played Raoul Hirsh

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Raymond Serra

Played Hollywood Executive

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George J. Manos

Played Press Agent

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David Tice

Played Waiter

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James Lynch

Played Maitre D'

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Sydney A. Blake

Played Variety Reporter

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Michael Tucker

Played Gil's Agent

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Peter Von Berg

Played Drugstore Customer

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David Weber

Played Photo Double

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Willie Tjan

Played Hooker

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Lela Ivey

Played Hooker

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Drinda Lalumia

Played Hooker

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Loretta Tupper

Played Music Store Owner

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Marty Appel

Played Restaurant Patron (uncredited)

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Fred Astaire

Played Jerry Travers (archive footage) (uncredited)

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George Maniere

Played Trumpet Player at the Copa (uncredited)

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James Prendergast

Played Waiter (uncredited)

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Ginger Rogers

Played Dale Tremont (archive footage) (uncredited)

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