The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds (1972)
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.
Drama
Cast
- Joanne Woodward — Beatrice Hunsdorfer
- Roberta Wallach — Ruth Hunsdorfer
- Judith Lowry — Nanny
- Nell Newman — Matilda Hunsdorfer
- David Spielberg — Mr. Goodman
- Richard Venture — Floyd
- Carolyn Coates — Mrs. McKay
- Will Hare — Junk Man
- Estelle Omens — Caroline
- Jess Osuna — Sonny
- Ellen Dano — Janice Vickery
- Lynne Rogers — Miss Hanley
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