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

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.

7.3

100 min

Cast

Joanne Woodward

as Beatrice Hunsdorfer

Roberta Wallach

as Ruth Hunsdorfer

Judith Lowry

as Nanny

Nell Newman

as Matilda Hunsdorfer

David Spielberg

as Mr. Goodman

Richard Venture

as Floyd

Carolyn Coates

as Mrs. McKay

Will Hare

as Junk Man

Estelle Omens

as Caroline

Jess Osuna

as Sonny

Director

Paul Newman