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

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.

• Paul NewmanDirector
• Alvin SargentScreenplay
• Maurice JarreOriginal Music Composer

• Joanne WoodwardBeatrice Hunsdorfer
• Roberta WallachRuth Hunsdorfer
• Judith LowryNanny
• Nell NewmanMatilda Hunsdorfer
• David SpielbergMr. Goodman
• Richard VentureFloyd
• Carolyn CoatesMrs. McKay
• Will HareJunk Man
• Estelle OmensCaroline
• Jess OsunaSonny