Blossoms in the Dust (1941)
The stirring saga of a childless beauty...who was determined to be a mother!
Edna marries Texan Sam Gladney, operator of a wheat mill. They have a son, who is killed when very young. Edna discovers by chance how the law treats children who are without parents and decides to do something about it. She opens a home for foundlings and orphans and begins to place children in good homes, despite the opposition of "conservative" citizens, who would condemn illegitimate children for being born out of wedlock. Eventually Edna leads a fight in the Texas legislature to remove the stigma of illegitimacy from birth records in that state, while continuing to be an advocate for homeless children.
Cast
- Greer Garson - Edna Gladney
- Walter Pidgeon - Sam Gladney
- Felix Bressart - Dr. Max Breslar
- Marsha Hunt - Charlotte
- Fay Holden - Mrs. Catherine Kahly
- Samuel S. Hinds - Mr. George Kahley
- Kathleen Howard - Mrs. Sarah Keats
- George Lessey - Mr. Keats
- William Henry - Allan Keats
- Henry O'Neill - Judge
Screenplay
Themes
Surrogate Fatherhood and Protective Bonds, Foster Care and Survival
Keywords
texas, adoption, biography, orphan, bigotry, illegitimate child
Trailer
Blossoms in the Dust TrailerFrequently Asked Questions
- What is Blossoms in the Dust about?
- Edna marries Texan Sam Gladney, operator of a wheat mill. They have a son, who is killed when very young. Edna discovers by chance how the law treats children who are without parents and decides to do something about it. She opens a home for foundlings and orphans and begins to place children in good homes, despite the opposition of "conservative" citizens, who would condemn illegitimate children for being born out of wedlock. Eventually Edna leads a fight in the Texas legislature to remove the stigma of illegitimacy from birth records in that state, while continuing to be an advocate for homeless children.
- Who directed Blossoms in the Dust?
- Blossoms in the Dust was directed by Mervyn LeRoy.
- Who stars in Blossoms in the Dust?
- Blossoms in the Dust stars Greer Garson, Walter Pidgeon, Felix Bressart, Marsha Hunt, Fay Holden, Samuel S. Hinds.
- How long is Blossoms in the Dust?
- Blossoms in the Dust has a runtime of 1h 39m (99 minutes).
- What genre is Blossoms in the Dust?
- Blossoms in the Dust is a Drama, Romance film.
- Where was Blossoms in the Dust produced?
- Blossoms in the Dust was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Blossoms in the Dust?
- The themes of Blossoms in the Dust include: Surrogate Fatherhood and Protective Bonds, Foster Care and Survival.