Lot # 100 - 'Marigolds' w/JoanneWoodward Movie Poster

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Start Date/Time: 26-Dec-2025 7:00:00 AM
End Date/Time: 01-Jan-2026 8:39:00 PM
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Description :

The poster for The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds starring Joanne Woodward is a haunting and evocative piece that reflects the film’s emotional depth and psychological complexity.

About the Film

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

  • Release Year: 1972

  • Directed by: Paul Newman

  • Starring: Joanne Woodward, Nell Potts (Elinor Newman), Roberta Wallach

  • Based on: The Pulitzer Prize-winning play by Paul Zindel

  • Studio: 20th Century-Fox

  • Genre: Drama / Coming-of-Age / Psychological

 Poster Highlights

  • Visuals: Sepia-toned illustrations of three female faces—likely representing the mother and her two daughters—conveying emotional tension and introspection.

  • Tagline: “Mother of the Year” followed by “If you had a mother like this, who would you be today?”—a provocative prompt that hints at the film’s exploration of dysfunctional family dynamics.

  • Critical Acclaim: Features a quote from Stephen Farber of The New York Times: “A Bouquet for 'Marigolds'... It puts some honest feeling back into American movies. Right now, that's a rare achievement.”

 Themes & Tone

  • The film centers on a troubled mother and her daughters, one of whom finds solace and meaning through a science experiment involving marigolds exposed to radiation.

  • It explores emotional neglect, resilience, and the transformative power of curiosity and hope, with a tone that is both tender and unsettling.

 Legacy

  • Joanne Woodward’s performance is widely praised for its raw intensity.

  • The poster is a compelling artifact for collectors of 1970s drama and fans of literary adaptations.


Dimensions : 27 in W x 41 in H

Auction History

Highest bidder is howard26

Date Bid User
26-Dec-2025 3:00:16 PM $5.00 howard26

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