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The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds

"Life's been a real bitch to Beatrice Hunsdorfer. And vice versa."

Middle-aged widow Beatrice Hunsdorfer and her daughters Ruth and Matilda are struggling to survive in a society they barely understand. Beatrice dreams of opening an elegant tea room but does not have the wherewithal to achieve her lofty goal. Epileptic Ruth is a rebellious adolescent, while shy but highly intelligent and idealistic Matilda seeks solace in her pets and school projects, including one designed to show how small amounts of radium affect marigolds.

Top Cast

  • Joanne Woodward

    Joanne Woodward

    Beatrice Hunsdorfer

  • Roberta Wallach

    Roberta Wallach

    Ruth Hunsdorfer

  • Judith Lowry

    Judith Lowry

    Nanny

  • Nell Newman

    Nell Newman

    Matilda Hunsdorfer

  • David Spielberg

    David Spielberg

    Mr. Goodman

  • Richard Venture

    Richard Venture

    Floyd

  • Carolyn Coates

    Carolyn Coates

    Mrs. McKay

  • Will Hare

    Will Hare

    Junk Man

  • Estelle Omens

    Estelle Omens

    Caroline

Overview

Middle-aged widow Beatrice Hunsdorfer and her daughters Ruth and Matilda are struggling to survive in a society they barely understand. Beatrice dreams of opening an elegant tea room but does not have the wherewithal to achieve her lofty goal. Epileptic Ruth is a rebellious adolescent, while shy but highly intelligent and idealistic Matilda seeks solace in her pets and school projects, including one designed to show how small amounts of radium affect marigolds.

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