The Purple Rose of Cairo

*7.4

Status

Released

Production

Jack Rollins & Charles H. Joffe Productions

Aired

1985-03-01

The Purple Rose of Cairo

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.