Overview
Mahyna, a dissatisfied Russian peasant girl, marries Boris and comes to New York in search of "the soul of love," only to become a drudge in their cheap flat. Meanwhile, Boris, a bookshop keeper, dreams of a prosperous future from the book he is writing. Their boarder, Dave, a partner in a gambling establishment, makes a play for Mahyna; she is tempted to leave with him when Eddie, a former admirer, arrives on the scene, and the two get into constant arguments over her.
| Actor | Age then | Age now | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | 33 | April 18, 1974 (77) | |
 | 32 | October 18, 1968 (70) | |
 | 38 | January 22, 1950 (57) | |
 | 30 | November 11, 1965 (65) | |
 | 24 | May 21, 1977 (70) | |
 | 46 | September 2, 1961 (77) |