Overview
In 1917, Elizabeth defies her wealthy parents by running off and marrying Horace Robedaux, a young man of humble prospects. Her parents have not spoken to her since - even though the couple lives in a rooming house nearby, they are struggling financially, and she is pregnant.
Director and cast
- Ken Harrison Director
- Hallie Foote as Elizabeth Robedaux
- William Converse-Roberts as Horace Robedaux
- Michael Higgins as Mr. Vaughn
- Rochelle Oliver as Mrs. Vaughn
- Richard Jenkins as Bobby Pate
- Jeanne McCarthy as Bessie
- Steven Hill as George Tyler
- Irma P. Hall as Aunt Charity
- Matthew Broderick as Brother
- Carol Goodheart as Miss Ruth
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