Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb5.9/10
3 audience votes
Key crew
- Horton FooteScreenplay
- Ken HarrisonDirector
- Jonathan ShefferOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Hallie FooteElizabeth Robedaux
- William Converse-RobertsHorace Robedaux
- Michael HigginsMr. Vaughn
- Rochelle OliverMrs. Vaughn
- Richard JenkinsBobby Pate
- Jeanne McCarthyBessie
- Steven HillGeorge Tyler
- Irma P. HallAunt Charity
- Matthew BroderickBrother
- Carol GoodheartMiss Ruth
- Horton Foote Jr.Steve Tyler
Themes
small townpregnancytexasmarriagebased on true storybased on play or musicalin-lawsfamily disapprovalyoung couple1910srooming housesemi-biographical