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

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

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Estelle Omens

Caroline

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Jess Osuna

Sonny

Joanne Woodward — Beatrice Hunsdorfer

Joanne Gignilliat Trimmier Woodward (born February 27, 1930) is an American actress, producer, and philanthropist. She is best known for her performance in The Three Faces of Eve (1957), which earned her an Academy Award for Best Actress and a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama. In a career spanning over six decades, she received four Oscar nominations (winning one), t

Judith Lowry — Nanny

Judith Carter Lowry (née Ives; July 27, 1890 – November 29, 1976) was an American actress.