
The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds
Life's been a real bitch to Beatrice Hunsdorfer. And vice versa.
Directed by Paul Newman
Produced by Newman-Foreman Company, 20th Century Fox
A intimate, melancholic family drama about struggling women seeking meaning and connection amid economic hardship and personal limitation.
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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Is The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds sad? Yes, very. More sad than 91% of films.
Is The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.
Is The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.
Does The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 64% of films.
Is The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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