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.
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
Horton Foote Jr.
as Steve Tyler
