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.

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

EO

Estelle Omens

Caroline

JO

Jess Osuna

Sonny

ED

Ellen Dano

Janice Vickery

LR

Lynne Rogers

Miss Hanley

RS

Roger Serbagi

Charlie

John Lehne

Apartment Mgr.