<P> Set in New Jersey during the Great Depression in 1935 , the film tells the story of Cecilia ( Mia Farrow ) , a clumsy waitress who goes to the movies to escape her bleak life and loveless , abusive marriage to Monk ( Danny Aiello ) , whom she has attempted to leave on numerous occasions . </P>
<P> Set in New Jersey during the Great Depression in 1935 , the film tells the story of Cecilia ( Mia Farrow ) , a clumsy waitress who goes to the movies to escape her bleak life and loveless , abusive marriage to Monk ( Danny Aiello ) , whom she has attempted to leave on numerous occasions . </P>
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when does the purple rose of cairo take place
during the Great Depression in 1935
during the Great Depression in 1935