The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds
"Life's been a real bitch to Beatrice Hunsdorfer. And vice versa."
Details
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.
- Genres: Drama
- Language: English
Cast & Crew
- Cast:Joanne Woodward , Roberta Wallach , Judith Lowry , Nell Newman , David Spielberg , Richard Venture , Carolyn Coates , Will Hare
- Director: Paul Newman
- Producer: John Foreman
