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

Tom Baxter / Gil Shepherd

Monk

Theater Manager

Cecilia's Sister
Henry

Jason

Rita

Larry

The Countess

Father Donnelly

Emma

Hooker

Penny Pitcher

Penny Pitcher
Penny Pitcher

Mr. Hirsch's Lawyer

Diner Boss
Diner Patron
Diner Patron
Diner Patron
Diner Patron
Diner Patron
Diner Patron
Diner Patron
Ticket Buyer
Ticket Buyer

Ticket Taker
Popcorn Seller
Arturo
Bandleader
Kitty Haynes

Delilah
The Communist

Olga

Usherette

Movie Audience
Movie Audience
Movie Audience

Movie Audience
Movie Audience
Movie Audience

Movie Audience
Reporter
Reporter

Movie Goer

Movie Goer
Movie Goer
Movie Goer
Movie Goer
Movie Goer
Policeman #1
Policeman #2

Raoul Hirsh
Hollywood Executive

Press Agent
Waiter
Maitre D'
Variety Reporter
Gil's Agent

Drugstore Customer

Photo Double
Hooker
Hooker

Hooker

Music Store Owner
Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
Waiter (uncredited)
