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

Synopsis

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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When & where

Streaming TBA

Top of the call sheet

• 
  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

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