Plot
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
Estelle Omens
Caroline
Jess Osuna
Sonny
Ellen Dano
Janice Vickery
Lynne Rogers
Miss Hanley
Crew
Paul Newman
Producer
Paul Newman
Director
Alvin Sargent
Screenplay
Maurice Jarre
Original Music Composer
Adam Holender
Director of Photography
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