In the late 1890s, the ambitious, innocent Carrie arrives in Chicago's South Side and stays with her nagging, dullish married sister. She then runs for help to traveling salesman Charles Drouet. She soon becomes his mistress, but falls in love with married restaurant manager George Hurstwood.

Laurence Olivieras George Hurstwood
Jennifer Jonesas Carrie Meeber
Miriam Hopkinsas Julie Hurstwood
Eddie Albertas Charles Drouet
Basil Ruysdaelas Mr. Fitzgerald
Ray Tealas Allen - Bondsman
Barry Kelleyas Slawson
Sara Berneras Mrs. Oransky
William Reynoldsas George Hurstwood, Jr.
Mary Murphyas Jessica Hurstwood