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

Life's been a real bitch to Beatrice Hunsdorfer. And vice versa.

1972★ 7.3 · 631h 40mDrama

Overview

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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Cast

Joanne Woodward
as Beatrice Hunsdorfer

Richard Venture
as Floyd

David Spielberg
as Mr. Goodman

Roberta Wallach
as Ruth Hunsdorfer

Will Hare
as Junk Man

Estelle Omens
as Caroline

Judith Lowry
as Nanny

Jess Osuna
as Sonny

Carolyn Coates
as Mrs. McKay

Nell Newman
as Matilda Hunsdorfer