Movie

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

★ 7.3/10 · 65 votes 1972 1h 40m Released

Drama

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.

Cast

Joanne Woodward Beatrice Hunsdorfer Roberta Wallach Ruth Hunsdorfer Judith Lowry Nanny Nell Newman Matilda Hunsdorfer David Spielberg Mr. Goodman Richard Venture Floyd